EMEP Chair Aslan: A unified struggle is necessary
Addressing the current political developments following Abdullah Öcalan’s call, Labor Party (EMEP) Chair Seyit Aslan stated that they are ready to take responsibility for a democratic solution and said: "Neither peace nor democratization will come on its own. A unified struggle by Turkish, Kurdish, and working people is needed."
Berwarî: If Iran doesn’t democratize, it will lose the next century
Dr. Kamuran Berwarî, Deputy Chair of the Zakho Academy of Kurdish Politics and Democratic Thought, emphasized that the only path to salvation for Iran is the philosophy of "Jin, jiyan, azadî" (woman, life, freedom), and said: “If Iran does not initiate a new reconstruction process, it will lose the next century.”
Rojda Yıldız from Jineology: Matrilineal values must be revived
Highlighting that freedom is only possible through transformation and change, Rojda Yıldız, a member of the editorial board of Jineology magazine, stated: “In these days when the hope for democracy and freedom is rising, becoming conscious together with more women is a prerequisite for achieving lasting peace and sustaining the women’s struggle.”
Marija Arsenkova: Öcalan and the PKK did the right thing, now it's Turkey's turn
Commenting on Abdullah Öcalan's call as ‘the loudest voice of truth and reason’ Marija Arsenkova, spokesperson for the Macedonian Jin Jiyan Azadi Initiative, said: "Ocalan did the right thing, the PKK did the right thing, and now it's the Turkish state's turn."
KJAR: Without presence of women, one cannot speak of a free future for Iran
Stating that wars between nation states are not a path to the freedom of societies, KJAR said, "Without women, we cannot talk about a free and equal future for the peoples of Iran."Without the presence of women, one cannot speak of a free future for Iran."
Wife of ill prisoner Çam: Decision is attempted murder
Naime Çam, the wife of seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Çam, for whom the ATK issued a report stating that he "can stay in prison", expressed her reaction by saying "The decision is an attempt to murder".
Son of Eyşe Şan: My mother is now entrusted to Kurdish people
The body of artist Ayşe Şan, whose will "to be buried in Amed (Diyarbakır)" was fulfilled after 29 years, was buried in Yeniköy Cemetery. Women carried the body brought from Izmir on their shoulders with the slogan "Jin, jiyan, azadî (Woman, life, freedom)" until the grave where she would be buried.
Writer Aktaş: There is need for a new understanding of the region as stated by Öcalan
Drawing attention to the war between Israel and Iran and stating that the Palestinian-Israeli crisis has created instability in the entire Middle East, researcher and author Ümit Aktaş pointed out that the solution will be provided with the perspective put forward by Abdullah Öcalan with his call.
‘Call of Öcalan is the foundation of the Yazidi renaissance’
Pointing to Abdullah Öcalan's call, Cihan Celo, Co-Chair of the Shengal Autonomous Administration, said: "This call is a historical turning point for all oppressed peoples, especially the Yazidi people. It is the foundation of the Yazidi renaissance".
Mithat Sancar becomes new member of İmralı Delegation
DEM Party Riha MP Mithat Sancar becomes new member of İmralı delegation. Sancar will replace Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who died in the hospital where he was being treated.
‘Öcalan's approach holds potential to end century bloodshed in Middle East’
Rojin Mukriyan, a doctoral student at the University of Cork, drew attention to Abdullah Öcalan's paradigm against the patriarchal nation-state system that deepens the war in the Middle East, saying, “Women in Iran have already adopted a ‘third-way’ politics. However, the specifics of what this ‘third-way’ entails will unfold over time.”
Israel-Iran continue mutual attacks
The war between Israel and Iran continues on the 6th day with mutual attacks.
Sema Yüce commemorated
Sema Yüce, who set her body on fire in Çanakkale Prison on 21 March 1998 in protest against the oppression against Kurds and died in hospital on 17 June, was commemorated at her grave on the 27th anniversary of her death.
Kurdistan bar association chairs meets with DEM Party
The chairs of the bar associations of 16 cities in Kurdistan met with DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan and the party delegation at the Parliament. During the meeting, work on the new constitution and the process towards the solution of the Kurdish question were discussed.
Deniz Poyraz commemorated
Deniz Poyraz, who was murdered on 17 June 2021 in Izmir in an attack on the People's Democratic Party (HDP) Izmir provincial office by a perpetrator named Onur Gencer, was commemorated at her grave on the anniversary of her death.
What discussed in İmralı: DEM Party must realise its potential
Ömer Öcalan of the DEM Party said that Abdullah Öcalan asked for the talks between the Kurds and the Damascus government to be accelerated during the last meeting and said of the DEM Party, "There are many opportunities for the DEM Party to pursue inclusive politics. It should tap into its potential in the Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Central Anatolia."
PJAK: We will not leave our people defenseless
Stating that they are not a party to the Iran-Israel war, PJAK Foreign Relations Officer Zegrus Enderyarî said, "We will not leave our people defenceless. We are ready and organised in every field."
4 journalists arrested
4 journalists who were detained in house raids in Istanbul on 13 June through an Artvin based investigation were arrested on the allegation of "terrorist organisation membership".
Padel: Model of democratic confederalism is something the world absolutely needs to learn from
Anthropologist Felix Padel said that Abdullah Öcalan's historic call was an "incredible breakthrough" and added: "The model of democratic confederalism, which to some extent has been put in place in Rojava, it's something the world absolutely needs to learn from, if humanity is to progress to the next stage of beginning of a democratic civilisation."
Snapshot of attack on Kurdish memory: Garzan Cemetery
Garzan Cemetery has been etched into memory as one of the most painful images of the attack on Kurdish history and memory. Located between the villages of Oleka Jor and Oleka Jêr in Bedlîs and containing 267 graves, Garzan Cemetery was subjected to a heavy attack between 8 and 17 December 2017.
Cultural heritage neglected: Kepenek Church being used as a barn
The historical Kepenek Church in the Kepenek (Arak) village of Mûş, popularly known as the "Arak Monastery", has been abandoned to its fate despite its hundreds of years of history. The building, which was used as a centre of worship, education and social life in the past, is now used as a barn by the villagers.
Erdogan to Pezeshkian: Return to negotiations
President Erdogan called Iranian President Pezeshkian and asked him to return to nuclear negotiations.
Release of 32 year prisoner postponed for 8th time
The release of Nedim Yılmaz, a 32-year prisoner in Bolu F-Type High Security Prison, has been prevented for the 8th time by the Administration and Observation Board on the grounds that he is not “remorseful”.
Ill prisoner not referred to ATK despite prosecutor's decision
Seriously ill prisoner Sıddık Güler, 85, held in İskenderun T-Type Closed Prison. Güler is not being transferred to the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK) despite the decision of the Iskenderun Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Prisoner's release postponed for 6 months
The release of Erdal Canan, a prisoner in Van Type-F High Security Closed Prison, was postponed for 6 months on the grounds that "he has no remorse" with the decision of the Administration and Observation Board
Chair of Assyrian Associations Federation: We want to contribute to process
Evgil Türker, Chair of the Assyrian Associations Federation, stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call has generated excitement among the Syriac community, saying, "We want to contribute to the process."
Gravestone vandalised: If brotherhood is desired, the attack must be prevented
The gravestone of HPG soldier İdris Turan (Nurşin Bagok) in Mîdyad (Midyat) district cemetery of Mêrdîn was vandalised for the second time by unidentified person or persons. Reacting to the incident, father Sadık Turan pointed to Abdullah Öcalan's call and said: "If brotherhood is desired, the way for this should be closed."
4th day of mutual attacks: Energy facilities targeted
Mutual attacks between Israel and Iran are on their 4th day. Missile, electricity, oil and industrial facilities were targeted in the mutual attacks.
'Release ill prisoners as soon as possible'
Relatives of ill prisoners demanded the government to take immediate steps to solve the problem of ill prisoners and said, "They should be released as soon as possible."
'I gave one Deniz, now a thousand Deniz will be born'
Deniz Poyraz lost his life in the attack on Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP) Izmir Provincial Organisation in Izmir on 17 June 2021. "I gave one martyr, I gave one Deniz. Now a thousand Deniz will be born," says mother Fehime Poyraz.
HDK commemorated those who lost their lives in Seyfo
HDK commemorated those who lost their lives in the massacre of the Assyrian people in 1915 and stated that confrontation is vital for social peace.
France, UK and Germany offer Iran negotiations
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that his country, together with France and the United Kingdom, has made a joint proposal to Iran for negotiations on its nuclear programme, adding that military confontation must end.
Amed Ecology Assembly established
Ecologists, farmers, journalists, students, political parties and civil society organisations came together and declared the Amed (Diyarbakır) Ecology Assembly.
Increase in female deaths on the migration route
The deaths of female migrants on the migration route from West Africa to Europe have increased recently.
Meeting with Assyrians in Mîdyad: Öcalan's philosophy offers coexistence
DBP Co-Chair Keskin Bayındır came together with Assyrians within the scope of Abdullah Öcalan's "Call for Peace and Democratic Society". "Mr Öcalan's philosophy offers a model of coexistence, equal, free, administrative and political model," he said.
DEM Party Youth Assembly organise event for children
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Youth Assembly Culture Commission organised an event for children as part of the campaign "We insist on socialist life, we organise with the free Leader".
3rd day of Israel-Iran conflict
As the Israeli-Iranian conflict entered the third day, Israel carried out new attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme. ,
Kurdish political parties demand talks with Abdullah Öcalan
DEM Party Vice Co-chair Özlem Gündüz stated that the Kurdish political parties they met within the scope of the "Meetings for Peace and Democratic Society Call" wanted to meet Abdullah Öcalan with a delegation.
Families who lost their children in conflicts: Peace begins with language
The families of İpek Çiçek and Atanur Şahin, who lost their lives 5 months apart during the conflict, have expressed their support for the process and emphasised that physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan must be ensured now.
New footage of ecological destruction in Gabar
As the ongoing logging on Gabar Mountain spreads to new regions, new footage shows sinkholes stacked for 3 kilometres.
Sakê village, the legacy of King Sakon
Sakê village of Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak), named after King Sakon, is not only a settlement but also a memory of resistance for centuries.
He loses his brother while ceasefire continues: Attacks break confidence
Adem Kocaman lost his HPG member brother Ethem Kocaman in the ongoing attacks despite the PKK's ceasefire decision. "The attacks are breaking confidence. Operations must stop and the process must be carried out on legal grounds," he says.
After 5 times postponement İşçi releases in prison
Naif İşçi, an ill prisoner whose release was postponed 5 times by the Administration and Observation Board, releases in prison.
Öcalan’s meeting with Kurdish leaders contributes to the process says Bakirhan
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Co-chair Tuncer Bakirhan started his visits to political parties in Amed (Diyarbakır). Bakirhan said that Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s meeting with Kurdish leaders would make a great contribution to the process.
Iran says participate in negotiations unclear
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that it is still unclear whether Iran will participate in the talks with the US after the Israeli attacks.
Gerry Adams supports Öcalan: His freedom is fundamental
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has backed Öcalan's call, saying "His freedom is fundamental to the achievement of an inclusive process leading to a political agreement."
Attack on Iran: 78 killed, 329 injured
At least 78 people have been killed and 329 people injured in Israel's attack on Iran since last nigth.
DEM Party Co-chair Bakirhan to visit political parties
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Co-chair Tuncer Bakirhan will visit Kurdish political parties tomorrow in Amed (Diyarbakır).
Iran meeting by 3 country leaders
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK held a phone call after Israel's attacks on Iran.
Trump says attacks ‘would be much worse than anything’
Speaking about Israel's attacks on Iran, Donald Trump said, "I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal."