'Justice minister' in Damascus turns out to be woman murderer
A video of Shadi al-Weysi, the "Justice minister" of the interim administration in Damascus, taking part in the execution of two women in Idlib has emerged. HTS confirmed the video.
Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar: Solution is to open the Imrali gates
Keskin Bayındır: Struggle will continue until freedom
Speaking at the public meeting, DBP Co-Chair Keskin Bayındır said, "As long as the Kurdish issue is not solved under the leadership of Mr Öcalan, everywhere is struggle and resistance for us." DBP Co-Chair Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar said, "The solution is clear, open the gates of İmralı and ensure the freedom of Mr Öcalan."
Rojin Kabaiş's family: They threw her into the water after killing her
Reacting to the "suicide" allegations about Rojin Kabaiş's death, the family drew attention to the contradictions in the file and held her roommate and dormitory authorities responsible for her death. Her aunt Özlem Kabaiş claimed that her niece was thrown into the water after she was murdered.
'No solution without lifting isolation'
Stating that the isolation in İmralı must be lifted for the talks to continue, “Negotiations cannot be held under isolation. If they are sincere, Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom must be ensured,” politicians said.
X accounts of MA, JINNEWS and Yeni Yaşam blocked
Access to the X accounts of MA, JINNEWS and Yeni Yaşam newspaper has been blocked in Turkey.
Ankara will not get its way in Syria says journalist Aktar
Journalist Cengiz Aktar says steos such as education in mother language, strengthening local governments and releasing prisoners should be taken to solve the Kurdish issu. Regarding Syria, "Ankara will not get its way in Syria," he says.
Jin magazine: Our life was always a fight
The 97th issue of Jin magazine was published with the cover "Our life was always a fight".
'Parliament must make arrangements to pave the way for democratisation'
"Political circles should not make 'narrow and short-term interests' on the solution of the Kurdish issue," says Prof. Mehmet Bekaroğlu.
Solution in Syria possible with Democratic Nation says Aldar Xelil
PYD Co-Presidency Committee member Aldar Xelil, who presented the solution proposals for the reconstruction of Syria, stated that a national congress with all components should be established and that the only model for a peaceful environment is the Democratic Nation.
'Honourable life in Rojava is no longer a utopia'
DEM Party Sewereg district co-chair Selma Gözgü Ayebe, speaking at the vigil action started on the Kobanê border, emphasised that "honourable life in Rojava is no longer a utopia".
IHD and relatives asks fate of disappeareds
HD and relatives of the disappeared demanded the fate of Fethi Yıldırım, Ahmet Yetişen and Hacı Ahmet Er to be revealed and their perpetrators to be tried.
Fierce clashes in Tishreen
Manbij Military Council stated that there were fierce clashes with Turkey and the SNA in the countryside of Tishreen region. SDF also announced the balance sheet of the last 24 hours.
Justice demand for the disappeared Efeoğlu brothers
Saturday Mothers/People, demand the fate of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, who were disappeared under custody in Istanbul two years apart.
İrfan Aktan: Yesterday JİTEM, today UCAV
Hayko Bağdat: Murdering journalist, the culture of opressors' violence
Hayko Bağdat stated that Nazım Baştan and Cihan Bilgin were specifically targeted. Irfan Aktan noted that Kurdish journalist were killed by JİTEM in the 90s and by UCAV today
Day 23 at Qamishlo border: We are behind message from İmralı
The activists who continue their vigil on the Nisêbîn-Qamîshlo border stated that they embrace the message of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and says, "The solution depends on the opening of the Imrali doors."
Equal conditions must be provided for a solution says Nilüfer Koç
KNK Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nilüfer Koç emphasised the need to ensure free and equal conditions for Abdullah Öcalan in order to solve the Kurdish question.
'Solution possible with Öcalan's freedom'
Stating that the Imrali isolation was broken due to Abdullah Öcalan's ideas and the resistance of the Kurdish people, Mexmur residents said that a solution to the Kurdish issue will only be possible with Abdullah Öcalan's freedom.
Nazım and Cihan: They risked everything for the truth
Journalist Keser Buldan stated that he and his colleague Nazım Daştan, who was murdered together with Cihan Bilgin, had been targeted by an UCAV 4 months ago and said: "He never hesitated and worked with determination."
'We will respond to massacres by strengthening organization'
Stating that they will continue the struggle for freedom bequeathed by the women murdered in Silopiya and Paris, DBP Women's Assembly member Nurten Üzümcü said, “We will respond by uniting our struggle and strengthening our organization.”
'If you are sincere, you will give voice to the will for a solution'
Speaking at the Nisêbîn-Qamishlo border, DEM Party MP Kamuran Tanhan stated that the resistance that started from Sheikh Sait continues and said, "If you are sincere, you will give voice to Mr Öcalan's will for a solution".
Heavy clashes in Manbij villages
Manbij Military Council announced that fierce clashes broke out during the attack of Turkey and SNA against the villages of the city.
Thousands march to Kobanê border: Rojava resistance will win
Thousands of people participated in the march to the Kobanê border against the attacks on North and East Syria, calling to protect the gains of the Rojava revolution.
KCDP 2024 report: 394 women murdered
According to the report announced by KCDP, at least 394 women were murdered and at least 259 women died suspiciously in 2024.
Kobanê border: Öcalan's every word that will reach us will build peace
Citizens from different cities participated in the march from Pirsûs to Kobanê border against the attacks and said: "Every word of Mr Öcalan that will reach us will build peace."
UCAV attack on municipality building in Tebqa
A Turkish UCAV bombed the municipality building of Hurriye town, northwest of Tabqa.
Kobanê neighbourhood communes mobilised
While SDF and YPJ fighters resisting against the attacks of Turkey and SNA, the people of Kobanê mobilised with the means at their disposal.
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.
We prevented from talking her roommate says father of Rojin Kabaiş
Nizamettin Kabaiş stated that his daughter's case was tried to be closed as "suicide". He says, "We wanted to talk to Rojin's rommate many times, but the dormitory director prevented us. She blocked our phone. That means she knows something and that's why she ran away."
3 women in struggle for freedom: They will not be forgotten
Stating that the male-dominated system targets its pioneers because it sees their struggle as a threat, women said that the legacy of struggle left by Sêvê Demir, Pakize Nayır and Fatma Uyar has spread to four parts of Kurdistan.
People gather in Pirsûs for march to border
A large number of citizens travelling from Wan to Pirsûs against the attacks on North and East Syria have reached the district.
The war for trade and energy lines will expand says journalist Şah
The Qatar-Turkey natural gas pipeline, which is once again on the agenda with the departure of Assad, will bring the plans of China, the EU and the US into conflict in the region, Cypriot journalist Aziz Şah said and adds that the struggle for trade and energy lines will spread to a wider scope by combining with trade and transport routes.
The right to hope non-negotiable says lawyer
Ömer Taş, a lawyer from ÖHD, called for an end to the isolation of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the implementation of the "right to hope" ruling. "If there is hope for peace, transparent steps must be taken at this point," he says.
His 4 son in prison, 2 of them ill
Mehmet Arslan, stating that two of his four imprisoned sons got ill due to torture under custody and that there is a risk to their lives, made a call to IHD, ÖHD and MPs for the treatment of his imprisoned children.
Everyone must take responsibility to end war says Peace Mothers
Peace Mothers, who have been leading the vigil on the Kobanê border for 11 days, called on everyone to take responsibility to end the war.
Tens of thousands march to Qamishlo border: Öcalan call to social opposition
Speaking at the march of more than ten thousand people to the Qamishlo border, DEM Party spokeperson Ayşegül Doğan stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call is historical and call on all political and social opposition to take responsibility.
2024 rights violations in prisons in Turkey
According to the report of ÖHD and MED TUHAD-FED, prisoners were subjected to numerous violations of rights in 2024, including beatings, strip searches, reverse handcuffs, mouth searches, prevention of access to health care and ban on Kurdish language.
Press freedom in Turkey report
According to a report prepared by DEM Party MP Zeynep Oduncu titled "2024 Press Freedom Report: Anatomy of Silencing the Truth" report, 5 journalists were killed, 4 of them as a result of attacks by Turkey, 112 journalists were detained and 26 journalists were arrested.
Ill-treatment of prisoner who objected examination in handcuffs
Mazlum Aksaç, a prisoner in Erzurum Dumlu Prison No 2, was subjected to ill-treatment because he refused to be examined in handcuffs.
SDF issues statement on SNHR
SDF stated that the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) distorts the facts and tries to hide the crimes of Turkey and the SNA.
'Bar Association must play its role and oppose isolation'
Call on the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, "It should not remain silent against the isolation and should embrace Öcalan's call in legal terms" says Şükran Öztürk from ÖHD.
Talks must continue, state must take steps says people on border in Qamishlo
Citizens who continue their vigil at the Qamishlo-Nusaybin border against the attacks pointed to the meeting with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan and stated that the state must take steps.
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.
Call to responsibility for socialists: Leading role is born
Ertuğrul Kürkçü, one of the prominent figures of the 68 Generation, emphasized the importance of the İmralı meeting and said that Turkish socialists should play their role by "leading the way" and standing by the Kurdish struggle for freedom.
'We will protect Rojava together'
Politicians and citizens stated that everyone should stand against the attacks on North and East Syria and said: "We will protect Rojava together."
'Right to hope' ensure would be first step of sincerity says lawyer Demirel
Stating that the isolation still continues, İshak Demiral, Co-chair of ÖHD Istanbul, said that if a process is to be carried out, it should be between equals and added: "Ensuring Abdullah Öcalan's 'right to hope' would be the first step of sincerity."
My daughter's dreams live in Rojava says mother of Sêvê Demir
"My daughter is not dead, her dreams and struggle are kept alive in the Rojava women's revolution" says Sakine Demir, mother of Sêvê Demir, who was murdered during the curfews in Silopiya.
Freeing Öcalan would be first step towards democratisation says Francesca Baruffaldi
Francesca Baruffaldi, who applied to the Ministry of Justice for a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, said: "Freeing the leader of the Kurdish people is certainly the first step that would open up a democratic path both to the Kurdish issue and beyond."
New clip from Hunergaha Welat: Gujje Çemê Me
Hunergaha Welat released a new music video titled "Gujje Çemê Me" for those who resist the attacks on North and East Syria.
Wishing freedom of Abullah Öcalan in New Year
The protesters who spent the last hours of the year at the border, drew attention to the meeting held in İmralı. Peace Mother Zühriye Kayık wished for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan and an honourable peace.