Governor of Siirt bans actions for hunger strikes
Siirt Governer banned all demonstrations in Siirt on grounds of the ongoing hunger strikes.
İhsan BUlut on death fast: Our hunger strike will not end before the isolation ends
İhsan Bulut who is on death fast for 12 days against isolation, said: "Our action will not end before Öcalan is given all his rights and the isolation ends."
'On hunger strike for 180 days in Ramadan'
Makbule Aşkan whose husband Abdurrahman Aşkan is on hunger strike in prison, said 'We have to relate with the hunger strikers more since we are in Ramadan', because thousands of people is are hunger strike for 180 days in prison.
Two brothers on hunger strike: We will definately succeed
Two brothers, Mazlum Tamur in Van type T Prison and Cihan Tamur in Van High Security Prison, made a statement for the public opinion via their mothers, and said: "We will definately succeed", stating that the hunger strikes will bring peace.
A sit in was held in Van
Citizens gathering under the leadership of HDP, held a sit in in Art Park and lit candles to support the hunger strikes.
The hunger strike action of Leyla Güven on its 185th day, death fast action on its 12nd day
While Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 185 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, the death fast reached 10th day.
2 people arrested for forming a human chain
2 people in Batman 1 of which is a child, was taken under custody and got arrested for forming a human chain and blocking the traffic.
Press statement in front of Şırnak Prison: Their demands are our demands
HDP Deputy Hüseyin Kaçmaz who held a press meeting in front of Şırnak Type T Closed Prison with the families coming from the visitation, said the demands of the prisoners are their demands as well.
Police raid to HDP District building: 4 hunger strikers taken under custody
In the early hours of the morning police raided the HDP building in Van where activists are on solidarity hunger strike and detained four people.
Writer on hunger strike lost sight
Author, Mehmet Yavuz, who has been on hunger strike for 70 days in the Şakran 2 N Type T Closed Prison, is learned to have lost his sight in his left eye as his blood pressure increased.
Mothers called for public awareness
Mothers who are waiting a watch for their children on hunger strike, called on to the democratic public opinion and the government to take action.
'The government should take genuine steps instead of creating a perception'
İhsan İpekli, brother of İsa İpekli who is on hunger strike for 139 days, stating that the Öcalan visit created hope after 8 years, said: 'The government should take genuine steps instead of creating a perception'
'The meeting with Öcalan is not about ending the isolation'
Salih Tekin who has been on hunger strike for 68 days , stating that their only demand it the application of the existing law, stated that the meeting with Öcalan was not about ending the isolation.
The hunger strike of Leyla Güven is on its 183rd day, death fasts are on its 10th day
While Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 182 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, the death fast reached 10th day.
Prisoners’ families stopped by police in front of Gebze prison
The sit-in families of prisoners on hunger strike were to hold in front of the Gebze Closed Women’s Prison was stopped by the police.
Mothers of the prisoners: Remove the isolation now
Relatives of the prisoners who was blockaded by the police in Bağlar ,but marched anyway until the TUAY-DER building, demanded the isolation to be removed in order for the hunger strikes to end.
Called on in front of Patnos Prison: Meet the demands before people die!
Relatives of the prisoners who gathered in front of Patnos Type L Closed Prison, demanded that the demands of the prisoners to be met before anyone else dies.
13 Summaries of proceedings prepared for 9 HDP Deputies
13 summaries of proceedings were prepared against 9 HDP Deputies including Co-chairs Pervin Buldan and Sezai Temelli, demanding the lifting of their parliamentary immunities.
Attorneys made an application to visit Öcalan
Attorneys of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan who were able to visit him after 8 years on May 2, made an application to visit him to Bursa Chief Prosecutor's Ofice.
Committee sent report to Ministry of Justice on hunger strikes
In the report of the committee monitoring the hunger strikes demanding the termination of the isolation, attention was drawn to the health conditions of the prisoners and 'The governments should assume responsibility regarding the issue and meet the demands at once' was said.
Mothers trying to make themselves heard for their children for a month
The demonstrations mothers whose children are on hunger strike or in a death fast started in front of Gebze Women's Closed Prison have left behind a month.
He blacklisted the artists supporting İmamoğlu!
Presidential Archives Department Chief Muammet Safi blacklisted the artist supporting Ekrem İmamoğlu after YSK cancelled the İstanbul elections.
The 3 month food bill of the trustee and his wife: 300 thousand liras
Trustee Cumali Atilla who was appointed to Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, put the municipality company in 8 millions 766 thousand TL debt. The food bills the trustee and his wife left at the municipality is approximately 300 thousand TL in 3 months.
Mızraklı: Istanbul decision is a blow to the will of the society
Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı who stated that the cancellation of the 31 March İstanbul elections is overshadowing the legitmacy of the elections, said: "Istanbul decision is a blow to the will of the society."
Prisoner on hunger strike for 69 days vomiting blood
Sick prisoner Hadi Elçiçek who is on hunger strike in Tarsus Prison for 69 days, stated that he started vomitting blood but they will not give up their resistance even if there is death at the end.
Hunger strike of Leyla Güven left behind 182 days
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 182 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
X-ray and police cabins were placed in front of HDP municipalities taken from trustees
X-ray devices and police cabins were placed in front of the municipalities of Cizre, Idil and Silopi of HDP without written notification by the police. Citizens protesting the decision in Cizre for hours of tensions were intervened. The fact that District Police Chief told Co-chair Mehmet Zırığ 'Yes we are violating the law' attracted attention.
Police attacked families of prisoners, 19 people detained in Batman
The police who did not allow the families of the prisoners to make a press statement in front of Batman Type M Prison, took 19 people under custody. Police said 'Don't resist or I'll hurt you more' to a mother.
Police position set up by HDP Municipality entrance
Interior Ministry ordered a police position to be set up by the entrance of the Mardin Metropolitan Municipality where HDP won the elections.
Journalist on hunger strike Turay: We continue with determination
Journalist Abdulkadir Turay, who has been on a hunger strike for 68 days against the absolute isolation imposed upon PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan, said they will continue with the determination of the first day until the isolation ends completely.
Journalist Kibriye Evren not released
The hearing about the journalist Kibriye Evren who is on hunger strike for 143 days was postponed.
Mother whose son on hunger strike for 101 days: No one should see the death of their children
Abdulselam Zeren who has been on hunger strike for 101 days in Tarsus Prison, said: "We will not end the hunger strike until our demands are met. His mother demanded the termination of the isolation in order to prevent deaths.
Sentenced to 18 years of jail time for attending the Roboski Protests and on hunger strike for 137 days
Ramazan Atabey who got arrested for attending Roboski protests and was sentenced to 18 years, is on hunger strike for 137 days. His mother Emine Atabey stated that the prisoners should not die blatantly.
'We can stop the deaths if we unite'
Muhtemel Bor,mother of Fuat Bor who is on hunger strike since March 1, called on for justice for the lives of thousands of hunger strikers including her son.
YSK rules for a rerun of Istanbul mayoral election
Gathering upon AKP’s request, Turkey’s Supreme Election Board (YSK) has made its final decision for Istanbul local election.
Hunger strike action of Leyla Güven on its 181st day
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 180 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Deniz Kaya made a statement for all on hunger strike: The hunger strike will continue until the demands are met
A statement was made about the meeting Öcalan and his attorneys have made regarding the hunger strikes. Deniz Kaya who made a statement on behalf of the prisoners, said the meeting was positive but, they will resist until the constitutional assurance is secured.
Öcalan: Social consensus is needed
Attorneys of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan shared his message, "We need a deep social consensus in the historical process we are passing through. For us, honorable peace and democratic politics are essential."
Police intervention to the families in Bakırköy: 4 people under custody
The police intervened to the mothers who wanted to march to the Bakırköy Prison to support the hunger strikers and took 4 people under custody. HDP Deputy Ömer Öcalan accompanied the mothers.
Mothers whose enterance to the park precluded, march
Mothers of the prisoners whose press statement was precluded by the police, marched to the TUAY-DER building and held a sit in.
Mothers starts sit in despite the gendermerie intervention
Families who gather in front of Urfa Type T Prison to draw attention to the hunger strikes, started a sit in despite the gendermerie intervention. The gendermerie surrounded the mothers.
Police shut down Koşuyolu Park to public
While the police removed the citizens from the park that is closed down with police barriers, no one is allowed to enter the park.
Attorneys visit PKK Leader Öcalan
Asrın Law Office attorneys made a statement announcing thaht they have visited PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan on May 2.
Leyla Güven turns 56 years old: You are the manifestation of love on earth
Sabiha Temizkan, daughter of DTK Co-chair Leyla Güven who is on hunger strike for 180 days, shared a message on the occasion of her mother's 56th birthday, saying: "You are the manifestation of love on earth. Mom! Happy Birthday!"
Hearing of Journalist Kibriye Evren will be held tomorrow
Journalist Kibriye Evren will appear in court tomorrow, for the 5th hearing of her case. She is being held in Diyarbakır Prison and has been on hunger strike for 142 days.
The youth marched for the hunger strikers
HDP Diyarbakır Youth and Women Assembly members, organized a march to draw attention to the hunger strikes and the death fasts.
Joins hunger strike at his birthday
Nizamettin Kaplan, father of Abdulhalik Kaplan who joined the hunger strike on his birthday, said: " We are in Ramadan. Steps must be taken before the hearts of mothers hurt". Mother Aysel Kaplan said: "Can they sit home doing nothing if their children were hungry?"
Ersin Sömer: We will succeed if you raise your voices
Ersin Sömer who has been on hunger strike for 103 days in Sincan Prison, said: "We will succeed if you raise your voices. Stand behind us". Muhbet Sömer, Ersin Sömer's mother said no matter what the price is, they will struggle with their children for their demands to be met.
Sağlam who continues the hunger strike home: Let's be a fiery circle around the prisons
Tuncer Sağlam who got arrested in Rize, continues the hunger strike he started on March 1 at his home after he got released. Sağlam who stated that the hunger strike action gives him strength, said: "I am calling on to everyone to be a fiery circle around the prisons."
The hunger strike of Leyla Güven left behind 180 days
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 180 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.