DEM Party: Those who fear the will of people are at it again
DEM Party reacted to the appointment of a trustee to Kagizman Municipality as "Trustee system is the AKP government's war against the people's right to elect and be elected". CHP also reacted the decision and said, "not even a year after elections, the government seized 12 municipalities."
Trustee appointment to 12 municipalities in 11 months
The Ministry of Interior has appointed trustees to 12 municipalities, 10 of which are DEM Party municipalities, since the 31 March local elections.
State emerged from prostitution gang: 26-person gang
In Şirnex, the state came out of the gang that forced women, including children and foreign nationals, to prostitution. The relationship between the members of the gang and 1 non-commissioned officer, 3 of whom are specialists, draws attention, and it is noteworthy that these soldiers use their influence to bring women for prostitution in the city.
Trustee appointed to Kagizman Municipality
A trustee was appointed to Kagizman Municipality ruling by DEM Party
Peace process requires negotiation says Bafel Talabani
PUK Chair Bafel Talabani stated that they support the process led by Abdullah Öcalan and said that the peace process requires negotiation.
Reacts to operation against HDK: Decision is a legal disaster
Detention and arrests against HDK protested in Wan and Şirnex.
Mass grave found in Daraa
A mass grave was found in Daraa region. It is estimated that there are more than 50 bodies in the grave.
Turkish attacks left more than 41 thousand people without water
More than 41 thousand people were left without water in Ain Issa, where Turkey and affiliated paramilitary structures targeted the electricity grid and water stations.
Reaction to silence against murder of journalists
Reacting to the silence of international media organisations against the targeting of journalists in northern and eastern Syria, journalist Ehmed Semîr said, "Attacks against journalists are crimes all over the world. Action must be taken as soon as possible."
No perpetrators for 33 years
Türkan Altun, the mother of journalis Cengiz Altun, who was murdered in Êlih 33 years ago, pointed out that the attacks against journalists have not ended and said her son was not afraid neither were his comrades.
'Legislation' mentioned by minister does not work in İmralı
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç said that "there is no legislation" on whether the expected statement from Abdullah Öcalan will be video recorded. However, the legislation in question has been abolished in İmralı Prison for many years.
Governorate's protest ban cancelled after 2 years!
The 7-day ban on "demonstrations and events" imposed by the Governorate of Diyarbakır between 21-27 November 2022 was cancelled two years later, as it was found "unlawful".
Lawsuit against trustee protest
A lawsuit was filed against 3 people who were subjected to police violence during the trustee protest in Adana due to "resisting to prevent the execution of duty".
Loss of vision due to police violence
Seyit Kılıç, who lost his sight due to the violence he was subjected to during the police raid on the Wan Metropolitan Municipality, said, "They did not even allow those who fainted to be helped."
They talk about peace but increase pressure in prisons says prisoner Sayak
Stating that there is an absolute isolation in prisons, "On the one hand they talk about peace, on the other hand they increase the pressure in prisons," said Prisoner Bager Sayak.
OHD member Sarsılmaz releases
OHD member lawyer Bedirhan Sarsılmaz, who was being held Tekirdağ Type F Closed Prison No 2, releases.
'Abdullah Öcalan has perspective will change balance'
Politician Nasır Yağız, who went on hunger strike for more than 6 months in 2018 to end the isolation of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, said, "We believe in Abdullah Öcalan and we are hopeful. This process will turn into an honourable negotiation."
Enze Tuneli, 92, has been looking for her son for 31 years
Enze Tuneli, 92, has been watching for 31 years for her son, whose execution was postponed twice.
'Egid Roj targeted for documenting massacre'
Speaking about his colleague Egid Roj, who lost his life in the Turkish attack, journalist Hevîdar Henan said, “Egît Roj was documenting the massacre against the people of Afrin and showing the resistance in Tishreen Dam. That is why he was targeted.”
Operation against HDK: File changed with change of prosecutor
It is learned that the prosecutor told the lawyers in the investigation launched against HDK in 2022 that a decision of "non-prosecution" would be issued. However, with the change of the prosecutor, the course of the file changed and a new operation was launched.
'It is the language that makes a people, Kurdish must be official language'
Şinda Ayazgül started her education at KURDÎ-DER, which was closed down by a state of emergency decree, and now continues her language studies as an instructor at ARÎ-DER. "Despite the assimlation policies, it is important that the language is the official language of education," she said.
Lawyers applies to meet Abdullah Öcalan
Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office have made a new application for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan.
Village banned for 35 years: We are waiting for Abdullah Öcalan's call
Citizens in Şirnex, whose villages were evacuated 35 years ago on “security” grounds and are still banned, said they are waiting “with hope” for Abdullah Öcalan's call to return to their lands.
Eyes and ears of Federated Kurdistan Region on İmralı
While everyone in the Federated Kurdistan Region is focussing on the message from İmralı, a former peshmerga's question "Will we be able to see Serok (Leader) after 26 years?" shows the impact that a video message from Abdullah Öcalan will have.
TV channel deemed 'terror propaganda', coffee house sealed
In Lîce, the police sealed a coffee shop for 30 days on the grounds that MEDYA Haber TV channel was broadcasting in the shop.
We convey messages to Ocalan says Sırrı Süreyya Önder
Evaluating the visits in the Federated Kurdistan Region, Sırrı Süreyya Önder from the DEM Party İmralı Delegation stated that they will convey the messages conveyed to them by the party leaders to Abdullah Öcalan.
Youth resistance against trustee continues
Young people took to the streets in Akdeniz district of Mersin against trustee appointments.
Amediye countryside bombed
It is stated that Turkish warplanes bombed Amediye and Metina regions.
Meetings of İmralı Delegation in Federated Kurdistan Region end
DEM Party announced that the contacts of İmralı Delegaiton in the Federated Kurdistna Region have ended and the delegation will return within the day.
Disciplinary proceedings against prisoners refuse handcuffed examination
Disciplinary proceedings were intiated against prisoners in Urfa Prison who refused to be held in handcuffs during examination and treatment.
Demand of the Kurds and their friends is clear: Abdullah Öcalan must be free
Co-chair of KCDK-E Zübeyde Zümrüt stated that the 15 February rally in Strasbourg was more massive than in previous years and added that the common demand of Kurds and their friends is the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
Turkey's biggest crime against Kurds is displacement says Ezio Menzione
"This is the biggest crime committed by the Turkish government against the Kurds," said Ezio Menzione, who presented evidence to the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal that Turkey's targeting of infrastructure in North and East Syria with the aim of displacing the population is a war crime.
İmralı Delegation and Masrour Barzani meeting ends
Imrali Delegation and Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Federated Kurdistan Region, meeting ended.
İmralı Delegation and Masrour Barzani meeting starts
İmralı Delegation and Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Federated Kurdistan Region, started.
PUK: Only way to a solution is dialogue
Making a statement after the meeting with the İmralı Delegation, "The only way to a solution is sincere discussiton and dialogue" said Bafel Jalal Talabani.
Öcalan's call will be the 'road map' for process says Bakirhan
Answering to a quesiton about the content of the call to be made by PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party Co-chair Tuncer Bakırhan said it would be a call for a century and would be a "road map" for the process.
İmralı Delegation: Kurdish actors agrees solution will be led by Öcalan
Making a statement at the grave of Jalal Talabani, "All Kurdish actors agrees the solution of the Kurdish issue will be under the leadership of Mr Öcalan and this will benefit all Kurds," said Keskin Bayındır from the İmralı Delegaiton
Torture at trustee protest: Police broke his shoulders and fingers
Police broke the soulder and fingers of DBP Party Assembly member Kenan Ildeniz after detaining him. Ildeniz, who could not walk due to heavy torture in detention, was taken to hospital in a wheelchair.
'Send money to prisoners' campaign continues
IHD continued its "sending money to prisoners" campaign against the sentencing of those who send money to prisoners on charges of "financing a terrorist organization" and sent money to its members sentenced to prison on the same charge.
Lawyers applies to meet Abdullah Öcalan
Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office have made a new application for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan.
Time offers favourable conditions for Kurdish-Turkish alliance says Mumtaz'er Turkone
Drawing attention to the ongoing discussions on the Kurdish issue, "Time offers very favourable conditions for a Turkish-Kurdish alliance and a solution to the Kurdish issue," said academic-writer Mümtaz'er Türköne and stated that the CHP, as a party that has partnered with the DEM Party under the name of "Urban Consensus", cannot remain outside the process.
They set out four cities to Tishreen Dam
Many people from 4 cities of Jazire Canton set out to join the resistance in Tishreen Dam.
229 Iranian lawyers call for 3 women prisoners
229 Iranian lawyers sent a letter to the Iranian judiciary to stop the death sentences given to Warishah Muradi, Pakshan Azizi and Sharifa Mohammadi.
Iran already on the brink of collapse says Jino Doabi
Stressing that Iran, which is struggling with an economic crisis due to internal discontent and international pressure, is also experiencing a social crisis and said, "Iran is already on the brink of collapse, so this is no longer just a hypothesis but a reality," Political scientist Jino Victoria Doabi said.
Imrali delegation and Bafel Talabani meeting starts
The İmralı Delegation's meeting with YNK Chair Bafel Talabani and Federated Kurdistan Region Deputy Prime Minister Kubat Talabani started.
'For process to move forward, isolation must be lifted'
Stating that the first priority of the move initiated by TJA is the lifting of the isolation of İmralı, "Steps cannot be taken if there is no legal basis for the security of the process. Therefore, the isolation must be lifted," said Adalet Çimen Fidan.
Operation against HDK and journalists: At least 52 detained
At least 52 people, including members of EMEP, SYKP, HDK, ESP, DBP, Green Left Party and a journalist, were detained in house raids in Istanbul.
'Letter from Öcalan to Qandil, North and East Syria and Europe'
Putting an end to the debate on whether PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan has sent a letter or not, DEM Party Spokesperson Aysegul Dogan stated that three letters were sent to KCK officials as well as to North and East Syria and Europe.
Öcalan is the historical opportunity says Cigdem Kilicgun Ucar
Pointing out that a historic window of opportunity has opened for Turkey, "This opportunity is Mr Öcalan. This opportunity includes a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue and the possibility for everyone to live as equal citizens" said Cigdem Kilicgun Ucar, DBP Co-chair.