Unemployment keeps increasing
Turkey's unemployment rate stood at 13% in April this year, the country's statistical authority TÜİK announced today, bringing the number of unemployed people to 4.2 million.
HDK: Meetings with Öcalan made the society breathe, but the government continues the isolation
The HDK said in the final declaration of its 4th General Assembly meeting, that Öcalan's messages "made the society breathe. However, the state and the government continue to implement isolation.
Actor Orhan Aydın was released
Actor Orhan Aydın who was taken under custody in Urla where he was visiting for International Urla Toprak Stage Theater Festival, was released.
Attorneys applied to visit İmralı again
Lawyers of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients tomorrow.
Journalist Kanbal: I was taken into custody with the decision of those who gave instructions from above
Our reporter Ahmet Kanbal who was taken under custody in Mardin and released after 2 days, stating that he was taken under custody in line with the decision of those who prevent him from entering the municipality building, said that a minute was written about him for whistling and the articles he wrote was asked.
If the gates to İmralı are kept close, chaos will deepen in the country
HDP MP Ömer Öcalan who recalled that no more visits were held with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan for more than a month now, said: "The peace will come and a solution will be discussed if only Mr. Öcalan steps in. If the gates to İmralı are kept close, chaos will deepen in the country."
Silopi Thermal Power Plant emits poison: 511 deaths, 11 thousand disabled citizens in the last 3 years
Silopi Thermal Power Plant, owned by Ciner Group, is on the agenda with the deaths it causes, besides the damage it does to the nature. According to the data of TUİK, while 511 people died in 3 years in the city, HDP Şırnak MP Hüseyin Kaçmaz said there are 11 thousand disabled citizens in Silopi alone and that this caused by the thermal power plant.
'Claw operation' analysis from SETA: TSK must settle in Federated Kurdistan
SETA, that have been much discussed with their blacklist of journalists working internationally analized that the target of the 'Claw Operation' is North and South Syria and the aim of Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) must be settling in Federated Kurdistan District.
Artist Orhan Aydın taken under custody
Artist Orhan Aydın was detained in Urla, where he went for the International Urla Toprak Stage Theater Festival.
SETA targets the Kurds living in Europe
SETA, which came up with the report of thers that blacklisted journalists, has now published a book aimed at the Kurds living in Europe.
Güven tabled the violations against the hunger strikers in the parliament
DTK Co-chair and Hakkari MP Leyla Güven asked the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Health about the rights violations in the treatment of prisoners who went on hunger strike in prison.
Five provinces in Hakkari declared "Security Zones" for 15 days
The Governorship of Hakkari have declared 5 provinces Private Security Zone for 15 days, banning entry and exit.Five provinces of Hakkari have been declared Private Security Zone by the Governor for 15 days.
Detention period extended for co-mayor of Karayazı and 10 others
The period of custody for co-mayor of Karayazı, Burhanettin Şahin, and 10 other people was extended.
Solitary Confinement to Kotan who is 42 kilos after the hunger strikes
Erdal Kotan who is currently 43 kilos because of the long term hunger strike he participated in Elazığ No 1 High Security Penal Institution, was punished with solitary confinement for 13 days.
'Sur decision of UNESCO is a late decision'
Chamber of Architects Diyarbakır Branch Board Member Herdem Doğrul evaluated the decision of UNESCO to make a request for an investigation 4 years after the clashes as a “late decision for Sur.
‘Democratic solution against war’ rally in Diyarbakır from HDP
HDP Diyarbakır Provincial Co-chair Hülya Alökmen Uyanık who announced that they will hold a rally under the name 'Democratic Solution Against War', called on to the society to participate in the rally on July 22 to shout out peace.
Weekend for Hasankeyf
Three environmental movements called for action today and tomorrow in around 20 cities against the Ilısu Dam, which will leave Hasankeyf and the Tigris Valley inundated.
Human Rights in Turkey discussed at UN
The International Union for the Protection of Rights and Freedoms (AIDL) promoted a conference titles ”Prisons in Turkey, Human Rights and Torture crimes" at the United Nations (UN) building in Geneva.
US - NATO - Turkey: Tension grows as first S-400 parts arrive
The first parts of a Russian S-400 missile defence system have arrived in Turkey.
The call to the "great leap" that will be done in Hasankeyf
The ecological organizations in Batman and Diyarbakır called for the "Great Leap" in the Tigris event that will be held on 14 July.
Journalists, writers, lawyers and activists' reaction to the arrest of Aykol
Along with the journalist friends and students of Hüseyin Aykol who was imprisoned with a final prison sentence, many names, intellectuals, writers, activists and lawyers reacted to the arrest of Aykol, who has been a journalist for many years.
İmralı application of the families rejected by court
Families of Abdullah Öcalan and three other inmates in Imralı had their appeal to visit their relatives rejected.
HDP delegation went to Lice
A HDP delegation has gone to Lice to carry out an investigation about the fires directly linked to the military operation underway in the area.
Afrin people called on UNESCO to revise its links with Turkey
An exhibition in Serdem Camp in Shehba tells the story of violations carried out in Afrin by the Turkish state and its mercenary allies.
DBP executive beaten and taken into custody in Diyarbakır
DBP Dicle District Organization Executive, Recep Ateşmen, was beaten and detained following a police search on his house.
Families applied to visit İmralı
The families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other three prisoners in Imrali, applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office asking permission to visit their relatives during the Ramadan Feast.
Letter from the United Kurdish Women's Platform to the UN
United Kurdish Women's Platform have sent a letter to UN and the political parties regarding the interventions of Turkey to the region and their territorial integrity and the policies they aim to develop amongst the Kurdish.
The murder of 14 year old İrci who was killed duing the curfews remains unsolved
Permanent Search Warrant was issued for the case of 14 year old Bünyamin İrci who was murdered during the first curfew in Cizre.
People of Federated Kurdistan trying to go live on radios and be heard: Protect us!
In the operation launched by the TSK against the Federated Kurdistan Region, civilian life and property losses are increasing day by day. Calling the live programs of the radios broadcasting in the region, people are condemning the silence of the government and made a call for protection.
Same family protects the Armenian Assyrian Cemetery
Following the Armenian Assyrian Genocide, the graveyard where non-muslims who lost their lives in Diyarbakır was buried has been proteced by the same family for 90 years. Özgüner ilkılıç who took over the duty from his grandfather Abdulaziz İlkılıç and then his uncles Adem and Edip İlkılıç, said :"We are keeping a watch of what is not here."
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol taken under custody
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol was detained at home at noon. Aykol, the editor-in-chief of the closed Özgür Gündem Newspaper, was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months' imprisonment.
Attorneys applied to visit İmralı
Lawyers of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients tomorrow.
Erzurum co-mayor and 9 more taken into custody
The co-mayor of the Karayazı in the province of Erzurum, Burhanettin Şahin, was detained together with 10 members of the municipal council.
Fires spread in Lice
The military operation underway in Lice (Amed) has resulted in the burning of cultivated lands.
Prisoners objecting the ward raids, put in solitary confinement
Rojda Amaç who visited her husband Sinan Amaç in Elazığ High Security Prison, stated that the pressure have increased in the last week and the guards have been raiding the wards of the prisoners and inflict violence and put those who object in solitary confinement.
UK Parliament Motion to condemn Turkish aggression of Kurdistan
A motion has been tabled in the UK Parliament to express "grave concern at the Turkish state’s intensified aggression against the people and territory of northern Iraq/southern Kurdistan."
Güven: Mothers in white headscarves passed before my eyes when I took the oath
Leyla Güven, stating that the Peace Mothers, Saturday Mothers, mothers in white headscarves and all women passed before her eyes while she were taking the oath, said she will work for a more democratic life in the coming process.
Former Minister Günay: Greater compromises needed
Former Culture and Tourism Minister Ertuğrul Günay said: "Ofcourse every piece that breaks away from AKP will have a negative effect. However, I believe we have greater need of compromisesi greater than those who break away from AKP."
Temel: HDP is a home for those who are not constrained to 2 poles
Van MP Tayip TEmel who stated that HDP is a place for those who are not constrained to 2 poles, said: "HDP is making a call stating that it is possible to solve the problems in terms of peace and negotiating in the third path."
From Mothers of Peace to Barzani: Serve peace, not war
Mothers who reacted to the “Claw” operation initiated by TSK against Xakurkê called on Barzani to serve peace, not war.
Leyla Güven started her work in the parliament
ANKARA- DTK Co-Chair and Hakkari Deputy Leyla Güven swore in the Assembly and began to work.
Prisoners on hunger strike to protest transfer
Five prisoners involved in the hunger strike resistance demanding to end isolation against Öcalan in Kayseri Bünyan No. 2 Prison are on hunger strike protesting their transfer to another prison.
Former co-mayor of Uludere taken into custody
Former co-mayor of Uludere (province of Şırnak), Yunus Ürek, was taken into custody after police raided his house.
Small Palace in Hasankeyf at risk of collapsing
The pressure created by heavy machinery in Hasankeyf has led to the risk of collapse of the so called "Small Palace".
Prison sentence to the father who lost his son in October 10 Massacre with the charge 'insulting the president'
Mustafa Doğan who lost his son Güney Doğan in October 10 Ankara Massacre, was sentenced to 10 months of prison time.
Final Declaration of the International Forum on ISIS
The Rojava Center for Strategic Studies (NRLS) invited more than 200 people, including politicians, researchers and representatives of civil society institutions from multiple countries.
ECHR sentenced Turkey on Demirtaş' appeal
ECHR, ruling that HDP former Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş's freedom of expression is violated, sentenced Turkey to material compensation.
Indictments prepared for CHP, HDP and MHP MP's
Indictments were prepared witht he demand of removal of immunity for MP's from CHP,HDP and MHP.
Attorneys made another application to visit İmralı
Lawyers of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients tomorrow.
Latest news from ODTU: Chopping off of the trees have stopped, the students will seal the construction site
The construction of the unlicensed KYK Dorimitory continues in ODTU where the chopping off of the trees have stopped. The students who are waiting a watch in front of the construction site will symbolically seal off the site.