Photograph of historic call at Amed Newroz
The photograph taken by Abdullah Öcalan, prisoners Ömer Hayri Konar, Hamili Yıldırım and Veysi Aktaş and members of the Imrali Delegation on 27 February was hung in Amed Newroz Park.
They set off with excitement of Amed Newroz
Citizens who set out in the morning hours to participate in the Amed Newroz and waited to enter the area stated that they have been living with the excitement of Newroz for days and said "We want our leader to be liberated".
Democracy is necessary for a solution says Prof Baskın Oran
Stating that a minimum democracy is necessary for the solution of the Kurdish issue, Prof. Dr. Baskın Oran said, "Everyone who does not support the AKP and the palace is silenced. There can be no process in such an environment."
HPG: 1,145 attacks in 5 days
Despite the "ceasefire" decision, HPG announced that one thousand one thousand 145 attacks were carried out against Zap, Xakurkê and Metina areas.
The country needs a democratic society says Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar
DBP Co-chair Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar attended the Çewlîg Newroz and she said, “There is a need for a law that embraces all peoples. What the country needs is the democratic politics and democratic society that Mr Öcalan calls for.”
Newroz in Mûş: We have full confidence in Öcalan
People in Mûş gathered around the Newroz fire regardless of the cold weather. DEM Party Group Deputy Cahirperson Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit said, "Let's deliver Mr Öcalan's road map to every house."
'We must crown this process with our struggle'
Speaking at the Newroz celebration attended by thousands of people in Şirnex, DBP Deputy Co-chair Hüseyin Birlik drew attention to Abdullah Öcalan's call and said, "We must crown this process with out struggle."
We want to see Öcalan physically among us says Keskin Bayındır
DBP Co-chair Keskin Bayındır emphasised that Abdullah Öcalan must be physically free and said, "Mr Öcalan's call must be answered".
Newroz fire on Kobani border: Öcalan steps for peace
Speaking at the Pirsûs Newroz, DEM Party MP Ömer Öcalan said, "Mr Abdullah Öcalan has taken a big step to stop the bloodshed and ensure peace. He has the power and strength to ensure peace."
Newroz in Nisêbîn: The government must take steps
Speaking at the Newroz celebration in Nisêbîn with the participation of thousands of people, DEM Party Deputy chair Mehmet Rüştü Tiryaki called on the government to take steps as soon as possible in response to Öcalan's historic call.
Giant poster of Abdullah Öcalan at Wan Newroz
A giant poster of Abdullah Öcalan was unveiled during the majestic Newroz celebration in Wan.
Tülay Hatimoğulları: Öcalan's call is a call for the salvation of 85 million people
DEM Party Co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları mentioned Abdullah Öcalan's call and said, "This call is the call for the salvation of 85 million citizens." She also reacted against the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu at Wan Newroz.
Newroz fire lit in Wêranşar with slogan 'Bijî Serok Apo'
Thousands of people in Wêranşar district lit the Newroz fire with the slogan "Bijî Serok Apo".
Tension in Shengal started with Iraqi army attack continues
It was recorded that citizens who wanted to organise a demonstration against the Iraqi army's attack in Sinjar were prevented at checkpoints.
Newroz in Wan: We stand by Öcalan's call
The Newroz celebration in Wan started with enthusiasm. While the slogan "Bijî Serok Apo" was raised from the are, messages of support were given for Abdullah Öcalan's call.
Sentence and release decision for journalist Eylem Babayiğit
Prisoner journalist Eylem Babayiğit was released from prison during the first hearing of her trial.
3 mayors of Istanbul detained
CHP's Istanbul Metropolitan, Beylikdüzü and Şişli mayors were detained within the scope of the "Urban Consensus" investigation.
Peace comes on the basis of equal citizenship says Historian Aydın
Emphasising that regional peace will only come if Kurds have equal rights and freedoms with Turks, Arabs and Pharisees, historian and author Erdoğan Aydın said that for this, Kurds in all four parts of the country must achieve a national unity.
Wan citizens flock to Newroz area
People in Wan started to flow to the Newroz are where the celebrations will be held in the early hours of the morning.
Imamoglu's detention linked to KCK, second statement from Prosecutor's Office
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office attributed the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to a "criminal organisation" and made a second statement, attributing the detention first to the Urban Consensus and then to the KCK.
Restrictions on virtual media after Imamoğlu detention
Internet Freedom monitoring platform Netblocks announced that access to many virtual media platforms in Turkey has been restricted following the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu.
'Ensuring Öcalan's working conditions is a necessity'
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Demirer said it is a necessity to ensure Abdullah Öcalan's working conditions. Hakan Tahmaz, Chair of the Peace Foundation, said that Turkey's attempt to strike a blow to the agreement in Syria would deal a major blow to the process in Turkey.
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu detained
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained. It was recorded that detention warrants were issued for at least 100 people together with İmamoğlu.
Ömar Öcalan: We will close door to war
Reacting to the Kobani massacre DEM Party MP Ömer Öcalan said, "They are making provocations".
Shelling around Tishreen Dam
It was reported that Turkey and the SNA bombed the area around the Tishreen Dam.
Newroz in Amed districts
Newroz fire was lit with the slogan "Bijî Serok Apo" in Farqîn and Xana Axpar districts of Amed. Despite the rainy weather in the city, people celebrated Newroz with great enthusiasm.
Qoser Newroz: Kurds want to hear Öcalan's voice
Speaking at the enthuasiastic Newroz in Qoser, DBP Co-chair Keskin Bayındır said, "The Kurdish people want to hear Mr Öcalan's voice. Kurdish people want to see Mr Öcalan within themselves."
Silopiya Newroz: Let's embrace new life manifesto
Speaking at Silopiya Newroz, Ayşegül Ayaz from TJA stated that Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's call is a manifesto for a new life in the 21st century and called on women to embrace this process.
Campaign to send money to prisoners continues
IHD members who sent money to their member Hatice Onaran, who was sentenced to prison for sending money to prisoners, stated that they will continue their solidarity and struggle.
Freedom Newroz in Agirî: This process cannot be one-sided
In the Newroz celebration attended by thousands of people in Agirî, reaction was shown against the massacre of a family in Kobani. They also called on the governmen and said, "This process cannot be carried out unilaterally, take steps".
DEM Party applies to meet Abdullah Öcalan
DEM Party Co-chair Tuncer Bakırhan said that they had applied to the Ministry of Justice to meet Abdullah Öcalan before Newroz. Bakırhan also said that "right to hope" must be implemented.
Öcalan posters in Qoser
Posters of Abdullah Öcalan and Mazlum Doğan were unfurled during the enthusiastic Newroz celebration in Qoser.
Syria cannot be governed from a single centre says Aldar Khalil
Noting that the Syrian peoples see the themselves close to the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and that Syria is being taken back 105 years with "new constitutional declaration", Aldar Khalil said: "Syria cannot be governed form a single centre. Those in Damascus are in the minority."
Lawyers applies to meet with Abdullah Öcalan
Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office have made a new application for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan.
63 people killed in Syria in 24 hours
SOHR announced that 63 people were killed by armed groups in Syria in 24 hours.
Leila Khalid hospitalised
Leila Khalid, one of the symbolic figures of the Palestinian freedom struggle, was hospitalised due to a brain haemorrhage.
Abdullah Öcalan: Process will be the renaissance of Yazidis
In his letter to the Yazidi community, Abdullah Öcalan emphasised that "This process will be the renaissance of the Yazidis".
Prisoners beaten in Van Prison
It is stated that the wardens raided the wards in Van High Security Prison and beat the prisoners on the ground.
Newroz in Misirc after 11 years
Thousands of people shouted for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan at the Newroz celebration in Misirc after 11 years.
Historic call echoes in Manisa Newroz
During the Newroz celebration in Manisa, the importance of Abdullah Öcalan's historic call was emphasised and the Newroz fire was lit by Sakine Demir, mother of Seve Demir who was murdered in Silopi in 2016.
Women lit Newroz fire in Hezex: Öcalan must be free
Speaking at the Newroz organized by women in Hezex, DBP co-chair Cigdem Kılıçgün Uçar stated that the call of February 27 is a call for common life, freedom and equality and Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom must be ensured.
Öztürk to the government: You are sabotaging the process
Speaking at the Newroz in Erxenî, DTK Co-Chair Berdan Öztürk reminded that Turkey massacred 9 people, including 7 children from the same family in Kobani and said, “There is a process here, you are sabotaging it.”
Colourful Newroz celebration in Idir
Citizens in Îdir turned the Newroz area into a riot of colours. During the celebrations, messages of support for Abdullah Öcalan's call came to the fore, while the state was urged to "take steps".
HPG downs drone over Qandil
HPG stated that Turkey has carried out more than 5 thousand attacks in the last 16 days despite the ceasefire decision.
Newroz in Serhat: State must take steps
In the Newroz celebrations held in Erdîş, Panos and Gimgim, Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's call was embraced and the state was called on to take steps.
Newroz in Sêwereg, demand for freedom of Öcalan
During the Newroz celebration speeches in Sêwereg district, Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's call on 27 February was called for ownership, while thousands of people demanded Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom.
Euphrates Canton cancel demonstrations due to Barkh Botan massacre
Due to the massacre in Barkh Botan village of Kobani, protests and celebrations in Euphrates Canton were cancelled.
Relatives of family murdered in Kobani: Turkey must be held accountable
Relatives of the family massacred in Barkh Botan village said, "Where are the human rights institutions? The Turkish state must definitely account for these massacres."
First ISIS and now Turkey massacre in Barkh Botan
In the village of Barkh Botan in Kobani, which lost 23 lives 10 years ago in ISIS attacks, 9 people were killed in a Turkish drone attack 10 years later.