Dismissed Metropolitan Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Selçuk Mızraklı Arrested
Dismissed Metropolitan Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Adnan Selçuk Mızraklı has been arrested on charges of “membership of a terrorist organization” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization."
European Parliament to meet on Wed to discuss sanctions on Turkey
The European Parliament plenary will listen to the Council and Commission officials from other bodies of the EU to reach a common position.
Attorneys applied to visit İmralı
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Prosector requested Selçuk Mızraklı to be arrested
DBB Co-Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı was referred to court with the request for his arrest.
Goreme Valley has been removed from national park status
Göreme Valley, famous for its "Fairy Chimneys", is no longer a national park after a decree by the President has been published in the Official Gazette.
Hate Speech Banners in Konya on Parliamentary Agenda
HDP MP Garo Paylan has submitted a Parliamentary question on banners spreading hate speech about Christians and Jews at bus stops in central Anatolian province of Konya.
Journalist Osman Akın sentenced to 1 year 3 months
Osman Yasin, the former editor of Yeni Yasam Newspaper, was sentenced to one year and three months in prison. Announcement of the verdict was deferred.
From Erdoğan to Iran: This is betrayal
AKP leader Tayyip Erdogan made assessments before his visit to Russia.
Mızraklı referred to court
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı was referred to court.
HDP Mazıdağı District Co-chair under custody
HDP Mazıdağı District Co-chair Mesut Ürün was taken under custoy by the police.
Tusk: So called ceasefire doesn't fool anyone
The European Union's executive body, the European Council President Donald Tusk, stating that they condemn the attacks of Turkey against North and East Syria, and said: "The so called ceasefire does not fool anyone."
Erciş Co-Mayors referred to Prosecutor's Office
Erciş Co-Mayors who have been under custody for a week have been referred to the Prosecutor's Office after their statements were taken by the police in the Securty Directorate.
'National Syrian Army being deployed to Qamishlo border
Turkey is deploying the 'National Syrian Army' forces from Serêkaniyê to Qamishlo.
Hakan Atilla Appointed Chair of İstanbul Stock Exchange
Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has announced that Hakan Atilla, the former Deputy General Manager of Halkbank who served time in prison for violating US sanctions against Iran, will take office as the Chair of Borsa İstanbul.
Trustee appointed to the Kayanpınar Municipality
According to the information obtained, following the detention of Kayapınar Co-Mayor Keziban Yılmaz yesterday, a trustee was appointed to the municipality early this morning.
Senator Hollen: We are with İlham to ask the congress to take action
MSD Co-Chair Ilham Ehmed met with US Senator Chirs Van Hollen.
Trustees appointed to 4 municipalities
Co-Mayors of Kayapınar, Bismil, Kocaköy and Erciş District Municipalities who are still under custody and whose statements haven't been taken yet, were dismissed and trustees were appointed in their place.
Pompeo: We are ready for military action if needed
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNBC’s Wilfred Frost: "We prefer peace to war" and added: "But in the event that kinetic action or military action is needed, you should know that President Trump is fully prepared to undertake that action."
12 people detained amid a curfew in Derik, Mardin
Curfew has been declared Monday morning in the rural neighborhoods of Çataltepe (Erbete), Adak (Simaqî), Doğancı (Bizdoxan) and Develi (Kotê) in Mardin’s Derik district.
Nusaybin Municipality Co-Mayors transferred to Elazığ
Nusaybin Municipality Co-Mayors Semire Nergiz and Ferhat Kut who were arrested and a trustee was appointed in their place were transferred to Elazığ Type E CLosed Prison from Mardin Type E Closed Prison where they were being held.
Two Defendants Acquitted in Case of Killing of Gezi Protester Ayvalıtaş
Mehmet Ayvalıtaş lost his life after being hit by a car during the 2013 Gezi resistance.
From Oluç to the opposition: : It is not Time to Stay Silent
Holding a statement for the press at Parliament, HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has said, “The government keeps on seizing people’s will by using the war as an excuse. They are intimidating the entire public opposition”.
Curfew after clashes in Derik
Mardin Governorate declared curfew in 4 rural neighborhoods in Derik after the clashes erupt this morning.
Limitation order to the files of Co-Mayors under custody
A limitation order was given for the investigation files of the 4 Co-mayor's was
Defendant Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Emine Bulut Case
While the prosecutor of Emine Bulut case demanded that the defendant be sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment without any sentence-mitigation, the court has ruled that Fedai Varan shall be sentenced to life imprisonment for "willful killing".
Journalists were taken out of Kayapınar Municipality, the door was blocked
While the police intervened to the group asing why the presidential floor was locked down, the journalists were removed from the municipality building and the door of the building was blocked by the police.
Police guard in front of locked-up presidential chamber
While the search ended in Kocaköy Municipality, 3 police was placed in front of the locked presedential chamber.
Second Hearing in Emine Bulut Case
Kırıkkale Penal Court of Peace has imposed a publication and broadcast ban on the images and videos featuring the feminicide of Emine Bulut, who was stabbed to death by her ex-husband in front of their 10-year old daughter.
Çavuşoğlu: Operation will resume if they do not withdraw within 35 hours
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, stating that there is a 120 hour agreement between Turkey and USA, said, 'We have 35 more hours left. If they won't witdraw, we will resume the operation.'
Maas: Attack against the Kurdish forces is illegitimate
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, stating that Turkey's war on North and East Syria is against the law of states, said the attack against the Kurdish Forces is illegitimate.
OPeration against Municipal Co-chairs: 4 names under custody
Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Selcuk Mizrakli, Kayapinar Municipality Co-Mayor Keziban Yilmaz and Bismil Municipality Co-Mayor Orhan Ayaz and Bismil Municipality Co-Mayor Rojda Nazlıer were detained were taken into custody.
30 people arrested in Urfa
26 people were arrested on charges of being a DTK delegate in Urfa and 4 people from youth organization were arrested.
Education Committee: 22 children lost their lives as a result of the attacks on North and East Syria
North and East Syria Education and Training Committee Co-chair Kewser Kodo said that 22 thousand children lost their lives in the attacks and 86 thousand children were deprived of the right to education
Mazlum Ebdî: Turkey has to leave the region
SDF Commander Mazlum Ebdî, stating that they withdrew their forces from Serêkaniyê, said Turkey has to leave the region according to the agreement.
'Police tried to strangle us with a blanket'
SGDF member Helin Yağmur Uci, stating that she was subjected to police harassment, threatened with rape and torture and her other friends at home at the time was tried to be strangled with a blanket.
OPeration against co-mayors: Mızraklı, Yılmaz and Ayaz under custody
Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Selcuk Mizrakli, Kayapinar Municipality Co-Mayor Keziban Yilmaz and Bismil Municipality Co-Mayor Orhan Ayaz were taken into custody.
Extention for the trustees in Van and Mardin
The mandates of the trustees assigned to the HDP municipalities of Van and Mardin metropolitan municipalities were extended for another two months. Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality was not notified in any way.
Fire was not 'ceased' in Serêkaniyê
It was reported that the ceasefire is violated in Serêkaniyê and the artillery fire and the perpetual military shipment continues. According to the information obtained, there is a comprehensive attack preparation against Serêkaniyê.
Police raid to Nurcan Baysal's house
Journalist Nurcan Baysal announced that her house was raided by the police due to her social media activity by the police.
International Trade Union Confederation condemns Turkish invasion
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Council adopted an emergency resolution calling for peace for the Kurdish people.
Shipment of armored vehicles to the border
The ceasefire agreed between USA and Turkey enters its second day while the shipment of armoured vehicles to the Girê Spî border continues.
UN: 166,000 people displaced amid Turkish incursion into N. Syria
The UN currently estimates some 166,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past seven days.
Statement of international campaign #RiseUp4Rojava
“The international alliance against the revolution of Rojava has to be confronted with global resistance. Therefore, the order of the day is to intensify the fight and to increase the pressure further.”
SDF Spokesperson: Turkey violates the ceasefire
SDF Spokesperson Kino Gabriyel, stating that Turkey is violating the ceasefire, said: "We note that we reserve the right to respond to any attack against our forces."
Grandson of Shiekh Said: The greatest devotion is to resist against the attacks
Shiekh Said's grandson Bedri Fırat who says the fact that the North and East Syria operation started with a conquest prayer resembles Saddam's 'Enfal Operation', said: "The greatest devotion and the greatest religious service is to resist agains the attacks" and recommended that the Kurdish National Congress should be assembled as soon as possible.
Investigation against Patnos Municipality Co-Mayors for no reason!
Patnos Chief Public Prosecutor's Office deemed everything a crime, including welcoming a councilor just out of jail or canvassing the neighbourhood pre elections in scope of the investigation they launched against the co-mayors.
Prof. Dr. Füsun Üstel Acquitted
Prof. Üstel, who served two-and-a-half months in prison for having signed the Peace Declaration, has been acquitted of the charge of "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."
Joint Call by 38 NGOs: Take Action for Children
38 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have released a joint statement on Turkey’s Syria operation in German, English, Arabic, Kurmanji and Turkish, raising concerns over the children affected by Turkey’s military operation into northern Syria.
SDF Serêkaniyê Command: The ceasefire is being violated
SDF announced that Turkey is violating the ceasefire and the air attacks against Serêkaniyê continues.
Kati Piri: Turkey must be held responsible for war crimes
Reactions are growing against the Turkish operation against northern Syria and the war crimes committed in the region.