Lavrov: Sochi agreement guarantees everyone's rights, including Kurdish forces
Russia Foreign Minister Serget Lavrov, stated that the agreement they made with Turkey guarantees everyone's rights including the Kurdish Forces.
Erdoğan urges US to hand SDF commander to Turkey
SDF commander Mazloum Kobani became the source of a fresh rift between Turkey and the U.S., with Ankara calling on Washington to extradite him if he enters the U.S. due to the “terrorist being sought with a red notice.”
UN: Conflict must be stopped to prevent humanitarian crisis
Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ursula Mueller, told the Security Council that since the beginning of military operations by Turkey in north-east Syria, “civilian’ casualties and damage to civilian infrastracture have been reported.
Erdoğan denounces monthly journal's cover saying 'Genocider'
President Erdoğan filed a criminal complaint about France's Le Point Magazine, which gave the photo of Erdoğan on the cover and wrote “Genocider”. Etienne Gernelle, the director of the magazine, said that they merely told what is happening in North and East Syria.
Governorship of Ankara Bans Ecology Meeting
The Governorship of Ankara has banned the Ecology Union’s meeting “We say stop to climate crisis and ecological destruction” to be held in the capital city on October 26.
Syrian UN Representative Jafari: Turkish aggression leads to death and emigration
Speaking at the UNSC, Syria's Permanent Representative Bashar Jaafari, stating that the justification Turkey uses is a lie, said: "Turkey 's offense caused the occupation of Syria, deaths displacements of hundreds of civillians."
Turkey's aggression in NE Syria debated at House of Lords
A short debate in the UK House of Lords has taken place asked by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour party).
'Blue Tick' to QSD Commander Mazlum Ebdî
QSD General Commander Mazlum Ebdî's social media account has been included in the accounts approved by Twitter.
From Kurdish Journalists to USA and EU: Recognize the Autonomous Administration
267 Kurdish journalists that react to the operation Turkey launched against North and East Syria on October 9, calling on to USA and EU, demanded the Autonomous Administration to be recognized and the Kurds to be included in the peace process.
Pentagon: We will reinforce East Syria for oil deposits
The US Department of Defense announced that they would make military reinforcements in the region to protect oil reserves in the East of Syria.
Amnesty International: Turkey sends refugees to war zones by force
According to the International Amnesty report, Turkish police subject violence on the Syrian refugees, threatens and forces them to sign documents to go back to Syria.
Germany presents North and East Syria plan to NATO
German Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer presented her safe zone plan to Nato.
QSD General Commander Ebdi: We did not acceot the agreement between Turkey and Russia as it is
The Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi indicated that they had expressed their position on the Turkey-Russia Agreement to Russia, and that they had reservations on some items that did not serve the interests of the people. Noting that the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation army continued to violate the ceasefire, he called on the guarantor countries to shoulder their responsibilities towards these breaches.
Journalist Emre Orman Arrested
Taken into custody yesterday due to his social media messages, journalist Emre Orman has been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.
SDF General Commander Abdi: Turkey continues violating the ceasefire
Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) General Commander Mazlum Abdi, demanded the ceasefire guarantors to fulfill their responsibilities against Turkey that violates the ceasefire.
Social Media arrests continue: 2 HDP executives arrested
HDP Kocaeli Province Organization executives Teyyar Özkaya and Siracettin Başboğa are arrested on the grounds of their social media posts.
HDP Co-chairs met with Kurdish parties
HDP Co-chairs Sezai Temelli and Pervin Buldan met with the Kurdish parties to discuss the latest developments in North and East Syria, the national unity and the trustee policy.
Russia: Kurdish forces withdrawing from the border
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Versinin stated that the Kurdish forces are withdrawing from the border accordingly with the agreement made in Soçi.
German Defense Minister: Turkey's occupation is a fact
Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said: "It is a fact that, whether it is an ally in Nato or not, or their concerns about security is legitimate, Turkey is occupying that region and people are being displaced."
Îlham Ehmed showes Turkey's atrocities in US Parliament
Speaking at the US House of Representatives MSD Executive Board President Ilham Ehmed, showed the photographs of the people massacred during the Turkish offense against North and East Syria, also explained the weapons used, their effects and the atrocities of the paramilitary forces one by one.
European Parliament to discuss sanctions against Turkey
Members of the European Parliament will discuss the draft today the implementation of new financial sanctions against Turkey. The call to implement proportional and economic sanctions is supported by all political groups.
UN: We welcome the agreement between Turkey and Russia
UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq, stating that they welcome the agreement between Russia and Turkey, regarding the establishment of safe zone, said that a new operation should not be carried out.
SDF: Concerns about agreement conveyed to Russia
SDF General Command Mazlum Ebdî stated that they conveyed their concerns about the agreement between Turkey and Russia to the Russian authorities.
MEP Ward calls for an immediate end to Turkish invasion of Rojava
We need an inclusive peace, said British European deputy Julie Ward on the Turkish military offensive seeking to invade North and East Syria.
EFA MEP calls for EU sanctions on Turkey over Syria incursion
"The Kurds fought hard and with courage against Daesh, and yet Turkey is adopting a very ambiguous position. Fighting the Kurds is like fighting a bastion which is fighting terrorism," said Alfonsi.
Man from Rojava sets himself on fire at the UN Square
The man is reported to be in critical condition.
Trump: Sanctions on Turkey are lifted
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he ordered sanctions on Turkey lifted, as U.S. Treasury simultaneously released a statement regarding the removal of sanctions imposed on two Turkish ministers and officials.
2 people was arrested in Sakarya
HDP Sakarya Co-Chair Nahide Doğan who was detained for her social media shares, was released, 2 other people were arrested.
Russia: We contacted with the Kurds
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, spoke about the agreement Russia made with Turkey yesterday. Bogdanov said 'We hope the Kurds would guarantee withdrawal' regarding the 30 km withdrawal of YPG.
Russian military crosses to Kobané
4-patrol team of Russian military policemen reached Kobanê. The vehicles belonging to the Kobanê Military Assembly also participated in the patrol.
Bomb attack in Qamishlo
According to reports from the ground, the explosion was caused by the detonation of an explosive laden minibus outside the post office in Qamislo city of northern Syria.
Eren Keskin is released
Humans' Rights Association Co-chair Eren Keskin whose house were raided yesterday evening, gave her deposition and was released from Anadalu Courthouse.
HDP Muş Co-chair Balkaya under custody
3 people were taken under custody including HDP Muş Provincial Co-chair Murat Balkaya.
HDP District Co-chair detained in Malatya
HDP Hekimhan District Co-Chair Muharrem Özbey and Arguvan member Aziz Polat were detained during a raid to their homes.
Military Operation in Lice countryside
A military operation was launched in the countryside of Lice.
Journalist Emre Orman detained
Net News Agency reporter Emre Orman was taken into custody on the grounds of sharing things critical of war in his social media account.
Esper: Turkey responsible for war crimes
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper, stating that he believed that Turkey may have committed war crimes and that Ankara can be held responsible.
Soçi Statement from Peskov: If Kurds Don't Withdraw, Turkey will Target Them
If the YPG does not withdraw from border areas in accordance with the Moscow-Ankara deal, forces of Russia and Syria will pull back and pave the way for Turkey to "crush" them, according to Peskov.
ATK report expected in Kemal Kurkut case
In the case of Kemal Kurkut, which will be held tomorrow, the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK) report is expected to be sent, which is to solve the contradiction between the reports so far.
Mass press release will be held against trustees
DTK, HDK and HDP Co-chairs will hold a mass press conference at 12.00 regarding the appointment of trustees and the attacks against North and East Syria.
Zizek: "if Europe betrays Kurds, it will betray itself"
Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek wrote on The Independent that "if Europe will turn its eyes away from Kurds, it will betray itself."
'Retweet' investigation against Cizre Co-Mayor Zırığ
3 investigations were launched against Cizre Municipality Co-Mayor Mehmet Zırığ on grounds of retweeting a video, critical of the trustees and his shares regarding the trustees.
Resolution resignation in CHP Mardin: The way to power goes through the Kurds
Ahmet Duyan who resigned from the CHP because they approved the resolution for war, stating that his party is being fooled by AKP, said: "The way to power goes through the Kurds."
Police raid to Eren Keskin's house
Police raided the house of Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair lawyer Eren Keskin last night. While Keskin was not at home during the raid, the police searched her house.
Erdoğan, Putin Agree to Remove YPG from Turkey-Syria Border Within 150 Hours
Turkey and Russia have signed a 10-article agreement on Syria after a six-hour meeting between Erdoğan and Putin.
Autonomous Administration to comment on Russia-Turkey deal later
Autonomous Administration Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Akif Kemal, said they will make a statement about the agreement between Russia and Turkey after the evaluation of the same.
Three more co-mayors of the HDP jailed
The Turkish regime’s political genocide operations against the Kurdish people and their elected representatives have increased remarkably in parallel with the Turkish military offensive seeking to invade North and East Syria.
Joint declaration by five Parliaments against Turkish incursion
“The turmoil caused by the Turkish offensive may contribute to a resurgence of Islamic terrorism and undermines years of effort and investment to bring stability and peace in this part of the world.”
UN: Nearly 180,000 people displaced in northeast Syria
“Nearly two weeks after the start of the hostilities, over 176,000 people have been displaced, including nearly 80,000 children, and critical civilian infrastructure has been damaged.”