Hunger strike action of Leyla Güven left behind 166 days
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 166 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
'Sick prisoners will increase unless the isolation issue is resolved'
İHD Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan who spoke at the press conference held to draw attention to the sick prisoners, said: "If the isolation issue is not resolved, the number of sick prisoner will raise."
Mothers who got battered by the police: The only solution is the termination of the isolation
The mothers who got battered by the police while they were trying to wait a watch in front of Gebze Prison where their children are on hunger strike spoke. Mother said: "No one should expect us to sit down in silence and wait for our children to die' and demanded the termination of isolation at once.
Humans' Rights Defenders denunciate
Humans' Rights Defenders will make a denunciation regarding the violent police intervention against the mothers who held a vigil in front of Gebze Type M CLosed Prison for their relatives on hunger strike.
Fourth group takes over the hunger strike in Van
Fourth group took over the rotating support hunger strike in Van, demanding the isolation in İmralı to be terminated.
HDP Deputy Tosun injured by police violence, discharged from hospital
HDP Deputy Remziye Tosun who was injured due to the police intervention, was discharged from the hospital she was being treated in.
Intellectuals call for the hunger strike action: Let's not be onlookers to deaths
A group of intellectuals made a call for the hunger strikes initiated by Leyla Güven against the isolation in İmralı including Aydın Engin, Ziya Halis and Rıza Türmen.
Starts hunger strike to support her son
Hüseyin Ay who started a hunger strike to support his son who is on hunger strike for 51 days, said: "Our liberation is only possible with making some noise, not silence".
Investigation against the police battering the mothers in Gebze
An investigation was launched against the police who battered the mothers performing a watch action with the aim of drawing attention to the hunger strikes. The governership who made a statement regarding the police intervention that caused a reaction, stated that the police have exceeded their authority.
The hunger strike action of Leyla Güven is on its 164th day
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 164 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
'Let's unite around the hunger strikers'
Families of the hunger strikers, demanded support for the hunger strikers. Families stated: 'Every Kurdish citizen that has honour must revolt' and called on the people to unite around the hunger strikers.
'I couldn't recognize my son when I saw him'
Cevher Bozkurt, father of Vedat Bozkurt who is on hunger strike for 106 days in Ordu Type T CLosed Prison, said 'I could't recognize my son when I saw him'.
Attorneys applied for the 808th time to visit İmralı
The lawyers of PKK leader Öcalan have applied to the Bursa Chief Prosecutor's office for the 808th time to see their client.
Third group takes over the rotating hunger strike in Van
Third group took over the rotating support hunger strike demanding the isolation in İmralı to be terminated in Van.
Ayşe Çelik saying 'Don't let the children die' on live TV jailed!
Teacher Ayşe Çelik finally jailed for saying “Don't let the children die” on live TV. She has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
'We are wasting away with them'
Zine and Sinan Tutal whose son Abdulkadir and 2 other relatives are on hunger strike, said, "we are wasting away witht hem" and demanded the government take action regarding the hunger strikes.
Police Intelligence: October 10 fugitive defendants can take action again
The report sent to the court in the case of the Ankara Train Station massacre case revealed that the ISIS could attack. Security General Directorate reported that some defendants who are still on the run regarding the Ankara Train Station massacre can take action again.
Father of Zana Yilmaz, who has been on hunger strike for 104 days: The addressees will be disturbed
Bedi Yılmaz, father of Zana Yılmaz who has been on hunger strike in Mardin Prison for 104 days, said: "Whoever the adressees are about this, the families will disturb them. If we can not sleep comfortably, they will not either."
Leyla Güven's hunger strike left behind 162 days
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 160 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
'Make such a noise for the prisons that my deaf ears explode'
Seher Sarıçiçek who withness the childhood of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and still keeps the rosary he gifted to her at her age 87, called on to the public and said: "Make such a noise for the prisons that my deaf ears explode!"
'We are counting minutes, not hours'
İHD Prisons Commission Member Attorney Mustafa Vefa who monitors Urfa Prisons where 224 prisoners are on hunger strike, said: "This hunger strike action has gone so far. We are counting not days, not hours but minutes now. We can recieve death news any minute."
Mother who can't stop thinking about her son's hunger : No more deaths!
Anzılha Öztürk whose 2 sons on hunger strike in prison, said: "I can't stop thinking about their hunger. The government must hear the voice of the mothers. Don't let them cry anymore. No more deaths!"
Basic needs of the hunger striker put in solitary confinement is not being met
According to the information obtained, the basic needs of Ayetullah Ay who is on hunger strike for 49 days in Kırıkkale Type F Prison, is not being met.
Family of Hantaş makes criminal complaint about the police killing their son
Recep Hantaş's family, who was killed as a result of the fire opened by the police officers, filed a criminal complaint to the Chief Public Prosecutor about the suspected police officers.
'We will meet on May 1 with seven thousand mothers wearing white muslins'
HDP İstanbul Labour Commission Member Yaşar Yılmaz Altunbilek who made a call for May 1 with the demand of the hunger strikers, said: 7 thousand mothers of 7 thousand hunger strikers wearing white muslins, will meet on May 1 saying 'Hawar, êdi bese' (Enough is enough)
Police intervention to HDP's press statement: Deputy injured
The police intervened to HDP's press statement regarding the İmralı isolation and YSK's decision about the discharged elected mayors. HDP Deputy Remziye Tosun was injured due to the intervention.
'No matter the cost, we will win resisting'
Vedat Gültekin who has been on hunger strike since March 23, stating that they are under intense pressure, said: "No matter the cost, we will win resisting."
Families who were kept handcuffed behind the back for 7 hours, examined in the hospital in handcuffs
The 16 people taken under custody in scope of the police intervention in front of Gebze Type M Closed Prison initiated by the families of the prisoners on hunger strike, was released. The citizens who were kept inside a police vehicle with their hands handcuffed behind the back for hours, were examined by the doctor the same way.
807th application of the attorneys rejected
Bursa Chief Prosecutor's office have rejected the 807th application of the attorneys made to visit PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Liquid food of the hunger striker prisoners poured into the toilet
According to the information obtained, the liquid food of the 5 prisoners who are on hunger strike since March 1 in Kırıkkale Prison, was poured into the toilet by guards.
Hunger strike action of Leyla Güven on its 161st day
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 160 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Pressure on hunger striker prisoners
Fatih Kaplan who stated that the pressure and violence on the hunger striker prisoners have been increasing in Kırıkkale Type F Prison, said they don't even have a kettle .
Günana: Victory is the only way
Hunger striker prisoner Turan Günana, said: "Victory is the only way, it is certain we'll get results."
Mother whose son on hunger strike: I am as hungry as he is
Sekina Yalçın whose son is on hunger strike for 48 days, says: "He is always on my mind. I can not sleep. I constantly think about him. I am as hungry as he is in there."
Police intervention to the watch in front of Gebze Prison: 20 under custody
Police who intervened to the watch in front of Gebze Type M Closed Prison, battering many people, took at least 20 under custody. During the scuffle, some of the police battered their superriors.
DGD: Hunger strike is not suicide it is a demand for right
DGD Platform stated that the hunger strike action against the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan is not attempted suicide, but a demand for rights, and demanded a solution to be found.
Hunger strike statement from the lawyers: Find an exact solution
Istanbul Legal Institutions Coordination, drawing attention to the ongoing hunger strikes,said: "Before we come face to face with deaths, permanent disabilities, the concerned wait of millions of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children must end and a permanent solution must be found."
Attorneys applied for 807th time to visit İmralı
The lawyers of PKK leader Öcalan have applied to the Bursa Chief Prosecutor's office for the 807th time to see their client.
Journalist Evren who is on hunger strike for 122 days, was not released again
Journalist Kibriye Evren who is on hunger strike for 122 days in Diyarbakır Type E Prison, was not released again.
Yüceer from CHP: Giving election certificate to those who are not elected is immoral
Candan Yüceer from CHP, reacting to the fact that the election certificates of those who were discharged with a law decree are not being given as a result of the decision of Supreme Board of Elections (YSK), said: "Giving election certificates to people whom are not elected is unacceptable and immoral."
Spokesperson of the Prison Monitoring Commission: Deaths are a matter of time!
Prison Monitoring Commission Spokesperson Attorney İbrahim Binici who stated that deaths are a matter of time regarding the ongoing hunger strike actions, said in order to avoid the deaths, both the government and the main opposition needs to pay attention to the demands of the hunger strikers and determine road map that includes Öcalan in the law on execution of sentences.
'We shed a tear every time we take a bite'
Mahbube Acun, mother of 22 year old Süleyman Acun who is on hunger strike, said: "We shed a tear every time we take a bite" and demanded the isolation to be terminated.
Writer Çınar on hunger strike is detoriorating
Writer İlhami Çınar who is on hunger strike in Şakran Prison, reportedly lost one eye and is suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hunger strike of Leyla Güven left behind 160 days!
Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Hakkari MP Leyla Guven has reached day 160 of her hunger strike demanding the end of isolation against PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Women and youth marched in solidarity with Leyla Güven
The women and the youth gathering in Yenişehir, Şehitlik organized a march for solidarity with Leyla Güven who is on hunger strike for 160 days against the isolation in İmralı.
HDP building mothers on hunger strike stays blockaded by the police
The building where mothers who are on rotating hunger strike protesting the isolation in İmralı is blockaded by the police. Police are pressuring the mothers to end the action.
Leyla Halid visited Leyla Güven: We will be stronger together
Palestine People's Liberation Front (FHKÖ) Politburo member Leyla Halid visited DTK Co-chair Leyla Güven who has been on hunger strike for 159 days and said: "We must walk on the way leading to the freedom and victory of our peoples. Leyla Güven said: "We will most definately win."
Leyla Halid visited Leyla Güven
Palestine People's Liberation Front (FHKÖ) Politburo member Leyla Halid visited Leyla Güven who has been on hunger strike for 159 days.
One more week of Parliamentary Recess!
One more week of parliamentary recess was given due to the electoral process in İstanbul.
British film director Loach: Öcalan, like Mandela , Öcalan is a key stone in peaceful solutions.
Famous British film director Ken Loach, said "Öcalan, like Mandela , Öcalan is a key stone in peaceful solutions " in a letter he wrote and criticized the international society's silence against isolation.