'There must be women in negotiation process'
Evaulating Abdullah Öcalan's "Call for Peace and Democratic Society", women said that they want to take part equally in the negotiation process.
Arrangements must be made for returns says GOC-DER Co-chair
Co-chair of GOC-DER Murat Sarı emphasised that necessary arrangements must be made for the return of forcibly displaced citizens.
Women in Amed: Struggle for freedom must be increased
The women in Amed we spoke to on the occasion of March 8 International Women's Day wished for an end to the massacres of women. "As long as women are not free in the world, no one can be free" said Semra Gündüz, one of the women.
Critical 10 days in historic call: Will state take steps?
While all eyes are on the steps the state will take after Abdullah Öcalan's historic call, the next 10 days are critical for the progress of the process. The İmralı delegation's programme includes a meeting with Erdoğan.
'What the government will do is a critical issue for course of the process'
Pointing to the call of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party Deputy Newroz Uysal Aslan said, "What the ruling mind will do after this point, seeing this call in the new paradigm, is the most critical issue in terms of the course of the process."
Government must take democratisation steps says Writer Aysegul Devecioglu
Commenting on Abdullah Öcalan's call, writer Aysegul Devecioglu said, "The onus is on the government to take steps towards democratisation."
Peace Mothers: The state must take step and declare a ceasefire
Reminding that the PKK declared a ceasefire following Abdullah Öcalan's call, the Peace Mothers pointed to the state and said, "They must also take a step and declare a ceasefire."
State must fulfil its responsibility say Wan citizens
Stating that they are behind Abdullah Öcalan's historic call, citizens of Wan said, "Öcalan's messages are clear. Now the state must also fulfil its responsibility."
She wants to see her childhood friend Abdullah Öcalan at Amara
Elif Bindal, a childhood friend of Abdullah Öcalan, said that seeing her friend in Amara is her biggest dream.
Kırşehir prisons rights violations report
Central Anatolia Region Prisons Rights Violation Monitoring Coorditantion has released its report on rights violations in Kırşehir Type S and High Security Prison and called for an end to inhumane treatment.
Peace Mothers to government: It cannot be unilateral
Peace Mothers expressed their support for Abdullah Öcalan's call and stressed that the government should take steps for a so
Number of disappeared and murdered Yazidis in 2014 announced
The Office of Rescued Yazidi Captives announced the number of Yazidis who were massacred and disappeared in the 3 August edict.
Newroz fire lit in Rojhilat
Thousand of people came together in Meriwan city of Rojhilat and lit the Newroz fire.
Gulistan TARA Documentary Commune established
Gülistan TARA Documentary Commune has announced its establishment. The commune stated that the 90-part series-documentary titled "Kurdish Resurrection", which tells the history of the PKK, will soon meet with the audience.
KCDP February report: 16 women murdered
According to KCDP's February report, 16 women were murdered and 21 women were found dead in suspicious circumstances.
MKG February report: 2 women journalists arrested
In the February report of MKG, it was pointed out that 2 more women journalists were arrested and stated, "We invite all democratic public opinion to speak out against these severe attacks on the journalism profession."
DEM Party to finalise 'Road Map'
EM Party Central Executive Committee has convened to finalise the "Road Map" for the socialisation of Abdullah Öcalan's call.
'Government must take step and make legal arrangements'
EMEP Deputy Chair Sedat Başkavak stated that attacks continue despite Abdullah Öcalan's historic call, while İHD MYK member Hakkı Demir said that the government must take steps as soon as possible.
'Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan' campaign to continue with new steps
Stating that the state must also take concrete steps in response to Abdullah Öcalan's call, MED TUHAD-FED Co-chair Kerem Canpolat said that they will continue the campaign launched to demand Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom with new steps.
Negotiation process must be started says Özgen from Wise People
As the discussions on the solution of the Kurdish issue entered a new phase with Abdullah Öcalan's call, "After the weapons are silenced the negotiation process must start," said Lami Özgen, who was a membet of the Wise People's Delegation in 2013.
Parliamentary must take responsibility says IHD Amed Branch Chair
Stating that Abdullah Öcalan's call can be finalised with mutual steps of goodwill, "It is the turn of the government and the state. The parliament must also take responsibility at this point," said Ercan Yılmaz, Chair of IHD Amed Branch.
Youth lit Newroz fire in Abdullah Öcalan's village
DEM Party Riha Youth Assembly lit the Newroz fire of 2025 in Amara, the village of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Öcalan's call is a solution formula says KNK Co-chair
KNK Co-chair Zeyneb Murad stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call is the formula for a solution and said, "We are on the verge of a new beginnng. The historic call is the beginning of a new perspective of struggle."
NPG: Ceasefire applies to all our forces
NPG Headquarters Command stated that PKK's ceasefire declaration is valid for all its forces and said, "This decision must be fully complied with."
Public meetings in 100 centres with the agenda of 'historic call'
DEM Party will draw up a road map under the title "Democratic politics of the new era" following the call of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan. The party will organise public meetings in at least 100 centres with the agenda of the call.
Turkish attacks continue despite ceasefire
Despite the PKK's declaration of a ceasefire, Turkey continued its attacks on Linki Mountain in Amediye district with helicopter bombardments.
Process requires collective action by all components says Ayla Akat Ata
Stating that Abdullah Öcalan offered a chance to Turkish society with his call, Ayla Akat Ata of TJA stressed, "The process requires collective action by all components."
Legal regulation on 'right to hope' must be made says OHD Co-chair
Commenting on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's call, OHD Co-chair Serhat Çakmak stated that a legal regulation must be made to ensure the "right to hope".
Öcalan's freedom would help the women says Gisela Pinteker
IPPNW Turkey Representative Gisela Penteker, who has been banned from entering Turkey for the last 3 years, stated that Abdullah Öcalan's freedom is a chance for the peace of Kurdish and Turkish peoples and said, "His freedom would help all the region and the women as well."
PKK: We will comply with Leader Öcalan's call, we declare a ceasefire
PKK announced that they will comply Abdullah Öcalan's call and declared a ceasefire. PKK emphasised that a secure environment must be created for the congress to be held and Abdullah Öcalan must personally conduct the congress.
IHD releases its Central Anatolia prisons report
IHD Ankara Branch announced its 6-month report on prisons in Central Anatolia Region. The report includes 980 violations of right to health and 408 cases of torture and ill-treatment.
'Attacks must stop, new constitution must be made'
Politicians who followed the historic statement in Ankara called for a democratic constitution and an end to the attacks.
Families applies to go to İmralı
PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's family and guardian applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate requesting a meeting.
If the call evaluated correctly, new ways can be opened says Journalist Çalışlar
Journalist Oral Çalışlar stated that if Abdullah Öcalan's call is utilised correctly, Turkey can set sail for new horizons and said that the forces of democracy have a great responsibility for a solution.
‘We received the call, we will follow it’
Citizens who flocked to Sheikh Said Square in the early hours of the morning to listen to the call said that they had received the call and that they would follow it. "Let the isolation end, let Serok (Leader) come together with his people" said citizens.
Saw her brother in historical photograph after 4 years: They must be free now
Sabiha Aslan is the sistor of Veysi Aktaş, a prisoner in İmralı, who was in the photo frame of the historic call made by PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan. "For there to be a solution, their physical freedom must be ensured. The Kurdish people have taken a step and now it is the state's turn to take the second step," she said.
The state and the government have steps to take says Saruhan Oluç
Pointing to the call made by PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, "There are things that the state and the government should do, steps that should be taken. Especially in the field of law, there is an urgent need for steps, reforms and democratisation," says DEM Party MP Saruhan Oluç.
Peace Mothers: We trust our leader
Stating that they are behind Abdullah Öcalan's call, the Peace Mothers said that Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom must be ensured and that an honourable peace will benefit everyone.
33 years of his life in prison: Öcalan call is not the end but a beginning
Listening to Abdullah Öcalan's historic call in Sheikh Said Square, "Mr Öcalan has taken the first step, this is not an end but a beginning. This message is for everyone. The government has to do its part from now on," says Kasım Karataş, who was imprisoned for 33 years.
Ministry's answer that protects the 'police' is refuted!
The Ministry of Interior, which responded to a parliamentary motion on "prostitution gangs" in 2023, did not include a single piece of information about the investigation into the "prostitution gang" for 11 years, while MP Nevroz Uysal said, "It is not possible for the ministry and the state to be unaware of prostitution."
How Abdullah Öcalan welcomed the delegation, what happened?
Abdullah Öcalan welcomed the delegation with morale and enthusiasm. The meeting lasted 4 hours and was filmed with 3 cameras. The most striking aspect of the call was the striking sentence Öcalan said to the delegation after reading the text.
We support effort for a peaceful solution says Masrour Barzani
Prime Minister of the Federated Kurdistan Region Masrour Barzani said that they support and are ready to contribute to any peaceful solution efforts regarding Abdullah Öcalan's historic call.
EP Rapporteur Amor: Öcalan’s call is a historic step very much welcome
EP Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call is the best starting point for a solution to the Kurdish issue.
'Parliament must immediately convene and draw a road map'
Commenting on Abdullah Öcalan's call, "A road map must be drawn up immediately in the Turkish Grand National Assembly and civil society. It must be the beginning of the construction of a society based on human rights, equal citizenship and freedom" said Akın Birdal.
DEM Party components gather after Öcalan's historic call
Following Abdullah Öcalan's call for "Peace and Democratic Society", DEM Party components, Central Executive Committee members and members of the İmralı Delegation gathered.
Call welcomed with enthusiasm in North and East Syria
Thousands of citizens greeted the message of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan with great enthusiasm on giant screens set up in 7 cities of North and East Syria.
They listen historic call with photographs of Öcalan
In Sheikh Said Square, Abdullah Öcalan's call doe "Peace and Democratic Society" was heard accompanied by his photograph.
Öcalan calls for 'Peace and Democratic Society': Lay down arms requires political and legal recognition
Abdullah Öcalan called for "Peace and Democratic Society" together with the DEM Party Delegation and his fellow prisoners from İmralı Prison here he has been held under absolute isolation for 26 years.
First photo from historic call of Öcalan
Abdullah Öcalan, prisoners Ömer Hayri Konar, Hamili Yıldırım and Veysi Aktaş and members of the İmralı delegation had their photographs taken during the statement.
İmralı delegation welcomed with 'Bijî Serok Apo' slogan
The İmralı delegation meeting with Abdullah Öcalan was greeted with the slogan "Bijî Serok Apo" in front of the hotel where the historic call of Öcalan to be made.