Gatherings start in Kadıköy for May Day rally
The masses have started to gather at two different points for the May Day rally to be held at Kadıköy Rıhtım Square. Labourers shouting their demands for "labour, peace and democracy" are waiting for the time of the march.
'Urgent expropriation' decisions in Kurdistan
Urgent expropriation decisions for energy projects in various provinces of Kurdistan have entered into force after being published in the Government Gazette.
‘Those who visited Önder want steps to be taken for a solution’
DEM Party's Saruhan Oluç said that everyone who visited Sırrı Süreyya Önder mentioned his endeavour for peace and stated that this situation reveals that different circles of the society want peace and solution.
Implementation of right to hope not favour, it is Turkey's duty says Eren Keskin
IHD Co-chair Eren Keskin stated that all parties in the parliament should put the “right to hope” on their agenda and said, “Turkey’s implementation of the right to hope is not a favour but a duty.”
Ecology organisations: As a first step, the state must take its hands off nature
Stating that they started a campaign after Abdullah Öcalan's call on 27 February, ecologists said, "One of the first steps the state must take is to take its hands off our nature. Our struggle against ecocide will continue."
March against embargo in Makhmur
People of Makhmur protested the embargo and oppression imposed by Iraq on the camp with a march.
According to TEM, PKK/KCK has 151 logos and emblems
According to a report of the TEM submitted to the court, the flags, pennants and emblems of many organisations, including women's, youth, stundent and journalist organisations, belong to the PKK/KCK.
Turkey must change its legal policy for the right to hope says Öcalan's lawyer
Cengiz Yürekli, one of Abdullah Öcalan's lawyers, said: "For Öcalan's right to hope, Turkey must change its legal policy and fulfil the requirements of the ECtHR's violation judgement."
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.
House raids in Izmir and Istanbul
Many people were detained in house raids in Izmir and Istanbul before May Day.
HDK to organise ‘hustings’ for Abdullah Öcalan's call
Stating that Abdullah Öcalan also asked about the situation of the Greeks in Istanbul during the last meetings, Murat Kalmaz from HDK stated that they will establish "hustings" to bring Öcalan's call to all segments of society.
18 arrests in IBB investigation
18 of 52 people detained in the second operation against Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality were arrested.
Sexual harassment of 4 children by a teacher in Şirnex
Muammer Uğur, a teacher in Şirnex, was arrested for sexually abusing 4 children. Uğur's trial will be held on 16 May.
DBP and DEM Party delegation visit to MSD
The DBP and DEM Party delegation in North and East Syria visited MSD.
Autonomous Administration declares holiday for May Day
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria declared 1 May Worker's Day as a holiday.
City by city call for May Day
1 May Worker's Day rallies to be held in many cities were called for participation.
After 31 years in his hometown
Nurettin Çelebi, who was released from prison after 31 years, was enthusiastically welcomed in his hometown Êlih.
TJA: Democratic life to be built with women's labour
Making a statement on May Day, TJA said, "Women's labout is not only a part of economic production; it is also the power to rebuild and transform society."
Pelin Yilmaz declared dead
It was announced that Pelin Yilmaz, who has been involved in the Kurdish freedom struggle for many years, lost her life.
Lawyers applies to meet with Abdullah Öcalan
Lawyers of Asrın Law Office have applied to the Attorney General's Office and the prison directorate for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan.
Process will be realised in accordance with Öcalan's solution paradigm says Turkdogan
Ozturk Turkdogan, a member of the DEM delegation that met with Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, said comprehensive reforms including prisoners should be implemented. "Turkey cannot escape from Öcalan's solution paradigm," Turkdogan said.
Lost her children in clashes: They should come together in Parliament for a solution
Ayse Yasar lost her daughter, son and 9 relatives during the conflict. She pointed to the Parliament for a solution and said, “If the state does not take steps, this process will not work and will.”
Young women to raise struggle for equality on May Day
Saying that the government is trying to imprison women at home, young women said they will shout for freedom on May Day against these policies.
Logging in Besta by village guards under military supervision
With the arrival of spring in the Besta region of Şirnex, where tree cutting has been carried out for many years, the cutting of trees by rangers has started once again.
Lawyer of prisoner who had heart attack: Must be released immediately
Seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Cam was taken back to prison after suffering a heart attack. Mehmet Nuri Ekinci, the lawyer of Cam said, "He must be released immediately."
'Need for a women's convention became clear at conference'
Evaluating the Kurdish Unity Conference, Sîham Dawûd from the Syrian Future Party stated that the conference revealed the necessity of a women's convention in the first place.
12th round of PUK and KDP cabinet talks
In the Federated Kurdistan Region, PUK and KDP will meet for the 12th time in Dukan to determine the new government cabinet.
‘Now it's turn of Kurdish National Congress’
The delegates attending the Rojava Kurdish Unity and Common Attitude Conference stated that the conference will strengthen the unity of Kurds and that now it is the turn of the Kurdish National Congress.
'Congress' statement by PKK
PKK made a new statement on Abdullah Öcalan's 27 February call and said, "We expect leader Abdullah Öcalan to be in a position to lead the party congress."
Hunger strike against silence on death sentences
Hura Nikbext, held in Evin Prison, started a hunger strike to protest the silence against death sentences.
March demanding 'freedom for Abdullah Öcalan'
Hundreds of people from Girke Lege, North and Syria organised a march demanding the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
DBP and DEM Party delegation continues contacts in Raqqa
A delegation including DBP Co-chair Keskin Bayindir continues its contacts in North and East Syria.
Most important point in process, Öcalan's free working conditions says Meral Danis Bestas
Speaking at the "We Talk about Peace and Democratic Society" meeting, HDK Co-spokesperson Meral Danis Bestas pointed to the isolarion of Abdullah Öcalan and said, ""The most important point is free working conditions."
Thousand 164 attacks in three days despite ceasefire
HPG announed that Turkey's attacks with chemical weapons continued despite the ceasefire and two of its members lost their lives.
Joint Political Vision of Kurdish Conference
In the "Joint Political Vision" approved at the Unity of the Kurdish Rank and Position in Rojava Kurdistan, the Kurdish unity and the democratic Syria framework for the solution of the Kurdish question were emphasised.
New issue of Jin Magazine: My Body! My Choice!
The 113th issue of Jin Magazine was publised with the cover "My Body! My Choice!" cover.
‘Kurdish Unity Conference convened upon Abdullah Öcalan's call’
Representatives of political parties participating in the Kurdish Unity Conference stated that the conference was convened upon the call of Abdullah Öcalan and emphasised that Kurds will play an important role in perpetuating their rights in Syria.
Process to be explained to 1 million people in Amed
DEM Party Amed Provincial Organisation aims to explain the "Call for Peace and Democratic Society" to the people house by house in Amed. They planning to meet at least 1 million 145 thousand people.
Treatment of prisoners in Tokat Prison prevented for 7 months
In Tokat T-Type Prison, the treatment of ill prisoners being prevented due to the oral search which has been going on for 7 months. The Administration and Observation Board is also preventing the release of prisoners in various grounds.
19 members of family killed in clashes: State must step in
Gulizar Yasar, who lost 19 of her relatives, including her brother, daughter and son, in the clashes said that the state must fulfil its responsibility towards the process initiated by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Youtube bans 'Kurdish Resurrection' documentary
The YouTube account of the documentary "Kurdish Resurrection" was shut down for "violating the policies of a violent criminal organisation". Gulistan TARA Documentary Commune reacted to the censorship.
IHD 2024 report: At least 7 thousand 431 rights violations in Kurdistan
According to the reports of IHD Amed Branch, 7 thousand 431 rights violations took place in Kurdistan in 2024 and 117 civilians' right to life was violated.
One thousand 249 violations in 17 prisons in 3 months
IHD Istanbul Branch announced that one thousand 249 violations committed in 17 prisons in 3 months and 500 of these violations were torture and ill-treatment.
DBP and DEM Party delegation met with Ilham Ahmad
The DBP and DEM Party delegation continued its contacs in North and East Syria. The delegation met with the Co-chiar of the Autonomous Administration's Foreign Relations Department Ilham Ahmad.
Report on 9 prisons: Abolish Administrative and Monitoring Boards
Legal and civil society organisations in Wan prepared a report on 9 prisons they visited. In the report, it is stated that the detainees, who cannot benefit from many rights, are under severe isolation and a call was made for the abolition of the Prison Administration and Observation Boards, which prevent releases with unjustified decisions.
Baloch protest in 20 cities against torture in prisons
Baloch people living in Balochistan province of Pakistan took to the streets in 20 cities against the arbitrary deportation and torture of Baloch people in prisons.
Call for tomorrow's march of Platform for Combating Drugs
Farkına Var - Platform for Combating Drugs will declare its foundation after the march it will organise tomorrow. Platform Co-spokesperson Murat Kan called for the march, saying "Everyone has something to say against drugs".
Kurdish Conference in Qamishlo starts tomorrow
More than 400 delegates are expected to attend the "Rojavayê Kurdistan Unity and Common Attitude Conference" to be held tomorrow in Qamishlo.
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.