Journalist Oznur Deger releases
JINNEWS News Director Oznur Deger was released following the first hearing of her trial.
Author Gretchen Dutschke-Klotz voices support for Öcalan
Author and activist Gretchen Dutschke-Klotz has expressed support for Abdullah Öcalan’s recent “Call for Peace and a Democratic Society,” stating: “All obstacles to the Kurdish people’s active participation in democratic politics must be removed, and a peaceful and voluntary union among peoples must be established.”
Amed Citizens: They call Öcalan to Parliament but don't secure his freedom!
Citizens in Amed emphasize that for the process they support to progress, the state must take action. Rıdvan Kızılay said, “They call Öcalan to Parliament but they don’t secure his freedom. He should be free so that the process can move forward.”
Mother of Cemile Çağırga: Despite losing two of my children, I still call for peace
Emine Çağırga, the mother of Cemile Çağırga, who was killed during the curfews and whose body was preserved in a freezer, said: “Two of my children died in my arms. Yet despite that, I call for peace. We are hopeful about the process, but the state must take a step.”
Yigiter, who attacked: I am in good condition
Cenk Yigiter, who was attacked with a gun, stated on his virtual media account that his condition is good.
Plundering of nature under military protection in Colemêrg
The ongoing mining activities in Colemêrg (Hakkari) negatively affect water resources, agriculture and animal husbandry. Ismet Olmez, a member of the AKP, is one of the leading plunderers in the banned areas on the grounds of “security”.
Young people demand education in mother language
Young people demanding the removal of all obstacles before the Kurdish language emphasised their demand for education in the mother language.
‘A new process offers hope for the socialist movement’
Politician and writer Mahir Sayin emphasized that the new process, shaped by Abdullah Öcalan’s call and the decisions of the PKK’s 12th Congress, could form a solid starting point for overcoming the crisis in the socialist movement.
Cenk Yigiter attacked, taken to intensive care unit
Peace academic and lawyer Cenk Yigiter was attacked with a gun in front of his house in Çankaya district of Ankara. Yigiter was taken to intensive care unit at Ibni Sina Hospital due to excessive blood loss.
DEM Party's statement after meetings
We discussed the steps to be taken for peace and solution," DEM Party said in a statement following the meetings with CHP and YRP.
DEM Party and CHP meeting ends
The meeting between DEM Party Co-chairs Tulay Hatimogullari and Tuncer Bakırhan, and CHP Chair Ozgur Ozel ended after 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Parliament Speaker: There will be those who will try to poison process, we are cautious
"There will be those who will try to poison the process, we are cautious," Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said on the process launched to resolve the Kurdish issue.
TJA to organize march for ‘social peace and democratic solution’
TJA will organize a march in Amed on May 31 with the motto, "Women marching for social peace and democratic solution".
100 families return to Shengal
Another 100 Yazidi families who were displaced due to the attacks by ISIS have returned to Shengal.
Tent protest against embargo enters its 5th day
The protest launched in Makhmour (Mexmûr) against the embargo and arrest policies imposed by the Iraqi government continues with determination on its fifth day
Ocak and Karakoç commemorated during Week of the Disappeared
The Saturday Mothers and human rights defenders commemorated Rıdvan Karakoç and Hasan Ocak, who were killed under custody, by their graves during the International Week of Struggle Against Enforced Disappearances. The vigil emphasized: “This state must be held accountable, and one day, it will be.”
PUK and KDP to participate in Iraqi elections with separate lists
Making a statement on the Iraqi general elections, Kubat Talabani announced that PUK and KDP will participate in the elections with separate lists.
DEM Party's meeting programme with political parties clarified
DEM Party Co-Chairs will meet with CHP Chair Özgür Özel and Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu.
DEM Party and DEVA meeting ends
The meeting between DEM Party Co-chairs and DEVA Party Chair Ali Babacan ended. The meeting lasted 1.5 hours.
Participants at commemoration of Kaytan and Altun: Time to build social peace
Participants in the commemoration held yesterday in Amed for PKK pioneer cadres Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun stressed their determination to raise their struggle for an honourable peace.
Place to discuss the process is Parliament says Parliamen speaker Kurtulmuş
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said the process is going on as planned and the parliament is the place to discuss the issue.
'2 thousand 728 young lost their lives in workplace homicides in 12 years'
ISIG announced that at least 2 thousand 728 young people lost their lives in workplace homicides in 12 years.
'They were fighters for freedom and truth'
Participants in the commemoration of Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun stated that a new process has begun with the struggles of those who put their lives on the line and said, “We will not forhet the fighters for freedom and truth.”
'Internationalist women’s movement must be established'
NADA’s Women’s Coalition secretary member Nubihar Mistefa emphasized that the issue of women is a fundamental human issue, stating, “An internationalist women’s movement must be established to solve this problem.”
The struggle not over, method has changed says Sebahat Tuncel
Pointing out that a new period of struggle has begun for the solution of the Kurdish issue and democratisation, Sebahat Tuncel said, “Öcalan has fulfilled his responsibility more than enough. Now we have to shoulder his burden and build a democratic society.”
Some houses built of memory and resistance
Some houses, even by eyes unaware of their owner’s resistance, can still convey a sense of resistance against the towering buildings surrounding them. The house of Rıza Altun’s family is one such place. On the morning of May 13, it came back to life with the whispers of "A people awoke here."
Message from Abdullah Öcalan: A new contract is needed
Abdullah Öcalan sent a message through DEM Party İmralı Delegation saying, “A new contract is needed based on the law of brotherhood. What we are doing represents a major paradigm alteration. The nature of the Turkish-Kurdish relationship is fundamentally different; what has been broken is the bond of brotherhood.
Bahçeli proposes establishment of a 100 members commission
Devlet Bahçeli has called for the establishment of a 'National Unity and Solidarity Commission' in response to the recent congress decisions made by the PKK.
Thousands commemorate Kaytan and Altun at Şêx Seîd Square
Thousands gathered at Şêx Seîd (Dağkapı) Square in Amed to commemorate Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, prominent cadres of the PKK.
DEM Party İmralı delegation return from İmralı
DEM Party İmralı delegation was return after meeting with Abdullah Öcalan.
Peace Mothers in Amed for the commemoration: Öcalan must be free
Peace Mothers came to Amed from Adana and Mersin for the commemoration of Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun and demanded the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
They set out for the Kaytan and Altun commemoration
Ahead of the commemoration to be held in Amed for Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, many citizens have set out from various cities.
Participants in commemoration in Dêrsim: No unilateral peace
Cizitens attending the commemoration of Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun in Dêrsim said that there will be no unilateral peace and the state should take steps.
76-year-old ill prisoner's health deteriorating
Hatice Yıldız was arrested for sending money to her imprisoned daughter and ward mate. Ferhat Yıldız said his mother’s health deteriorating and demanded release of ill prisoners.
DEM Party delegation goes to İmralı Island
- DEM Party İmralı Delegation set off for the island to meet with Abdullah Öcalan.
80 ill prisoners in prisons in Mediterranean Region
There are 80 ill prisoners in prisons in the Mediterranean Region. IHD member lawyer Muammer Derince said that preventing the release of prisoners is “de facto execution”.
They inherited struggle of Kaytan and Altun
Stating they will continue the struggle of Ali Haydar Kaydan and Rıza Altun, politicians said that the process has a great responsibility on both themselves and the society.
Full support to process in Cizîr: The state must take the necessary steps
Citizens in Cizîr, who support the initiatives for peace and solution, emphasised that the state must take steps for the process to succeed.
New page opened, accumulated problems must be eliminated says lawyer of Öcalan
Rezan Sarıca, lawyer of Abdullah Öcalan pointed out that the legal existence of Kurds should be secured and said, “A new page has been opened, the problems accumulated due to the Kurdish issue should be eliminated.”
'PKK has done its part, the next stage will be the steps of the state'
IHD Dêrsim Branch co-chair Nurhat Yeşil said, "At this stage, the PKK has done its part. The next stage will be the steps of the state and the government."
EP Rapporteur Amor: PKK's decision excellent news, opportunity must not be wasted
Commenting on the PKK's congress decision, EP Turkey Rapporteur Nacho Sánchez Amor said: "This opportunity should not be spoiled. At this stage, the Parliament should also be involved in the process."
Abdullah Öcalan's photograph 42 years ago published
Writer Ahmet Aktaş's photograph taken with Abdullah Öcalan 42 years ago in Damascus was shared by Xwebûn Newspaper.
Kaytan and Altun commemorated in Wan: They never bowed down
Speaking at the commemoration programme organised PKK's pioneer cadres Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, Mehmet Şirin Tunç stated that Kaytan and Altun gave their lives for the freedom of the people and said, "They never bowed down".
Sabri Ok: Believe in yourself and Leader Apo
Besta Botan: Struggle based on democratic politics begins
Sabri Ok, member of the KCK Executive Council, said that Abdullah Öcalan wants to open the doors to a new era. Besta Botan said that struggle based on democratic politics and society is beginning."
'Process' visits to 5 thousand families
DEM Party Gever District Co-Chair Ercan Sevmez stated that they have reached 5 thousand families in 12 neighbourhoods and 72 villages within the scope of Abdullah Öcalan's call and said, "The main demand of the people is Öcalan's physical freedom."
Families applies to go to İmralı
Abdullah Öcalan's family and his guardian Mazlum Dinç applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate requesting a meeting.
Local associations: We must take part in the process
Stressing that the state should take steps in accordance with the process, representatives of local associations emphasised all associations should take part in the process in order to socialise the demand for peace.
Mehmet Şirin Tekmenüray releases after 32 years
Mehmet Şirin Tekmenüray released from prison after 32 years, said, "There is no freedom for us until our leader is free. I will continue the struggle."
PKK's founding cadres Altun and Kaytan commemorated in many cities
PKK's founding cadres Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun were commemorated in many cities. At the events organised, they promised to realise their dreams.