Canpolat: Abdullah Öcalan should meet with all groups
MED TUHAD-FED Co-Chair Kerem Canpolat, states that the İmralı meeting and the message given are important and says, "It is essential and necessary for Abdullah Öcalan to meet with all people in a comfortable way"
Government conundrum in Federated Kurdistan remains unresolved
Journalist Baran Germiyanî stated that the government has not been formed in the Federated Kurdistan Region despite the elapsed time and said that the expectation of the people is to form a government and solve problems such as war and economic crisis in the region.
Visit to Patnos Prison: Traces of torture were still there
IHD Agirî Branch member lawyer Ruken Keskin, who visited 3 women prisoners who were subjected to physical torture in Patnos Prison, stated that although she visited the prisoners four days after the torture, torture marks still exist on their bodies
Vigil at border: Kobanê and Pirsûs are one
People from Pirsûs, who have relatives in Kobanê, which is under the threat of attack by Turkey, said: "The Kurd here and the Kurd in Kobanê are one. Our children are there, our brothers and sisters are there".
Prisoner releases after prevents twice
Prisoner Kerem Budak, whose release was prevented 2 times, was released.
Deniz Poyraz commemorated at her grave
Deniz Poyraz, who was murdered in İzmir, was commemorated at her grave on her 41st birthday.
Support for Öcalan's messages in resistance at border
During the ongoing resistance on the Nisêbin-Qamishlo border, a statement in support of Abdullah Öcalan's messages was made.
'Day is the day to unite around Öcalan's message'
Speaking at the Kobanê vigil, DEM Party Riha MP Dilan Kunt Ayan called on everyone from the government to the opposititon to unite around the perspective put forward by Abdullah Öcalan.
Amnesty International: Authorities must investigate violations on journalists
Amnesty International reminded the killing of journalists Cihan Bilgin and Nazım Daştan in an airstrike. "Authorities must investigate the allegations of human rights violations and other actions of the law enforcement officials on journalists and other protesters" the statement reads.
Vigil at Kobanê-Pirsûs border on its 9th day
The vigil launched on the border with Kobanê against the attacks on North and East Syria continues on its 9th day.
Qereqozak Bridge and Sirîn junction being bombed
It was reported that Turkey and the SNA bombed the area around Qereqozak Bridge and Sirîn Junction. Attacks against the region continue.
Decisions of SoE Commission still unknown after 8 years
The situation of the applications made to the State of Emergency Commission for Dicle News Agency, dihaber, Azadiya Welat and Rojev newspapers, which were shut down in 2016 and 2017 by Decree Laws (KHK), remains unknown despite the 8 years that have passed.
If peace and democracy prevail, the country will develop says imam Bilgin
"Turkey will develop if peace and democracy prevail. We need peace more than the air we breathe," says Mele Abdülaziz Bilgin, who participated in the vigil on the Qamishlo-Nisêbîn border.
Vigil for year and half years for Abdullah Öcalan's freedom
Mexmûr people, who have been on vigil for 1 and a half years for the physical freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, emphasised that "our struggle will continue until Abdullah Öcalan regains his physical freedom".
Signatories of the Call for Peace: İmralı meeting is a message to all parties
Stating that a solution is inevitable, "We are determined to follow our call" says linguist Necmiye Alpay.
From Turkey to Syria: Alawites always targeted
Stating that Alevis from Turkey to Syria are subjected to continuous attacks, Fırat Dikmen, Co-Chair of DAD Izmir Branch, called on Alevis to come together against massacres.
Mandela to Öcalan global freedom campaign
The struggle for "freedom" similar to the struggle for Nelson Mandela, who devoted his life to the freedom of Africans subjected to racism, is now being fought for Abdullah Öcalan.
Court orders access deny at request of gendarmerie
It is learned that the access denied on Mezopotamya Agency's domain name was issued upon the request of Bitlis Provincial Gendarmerie Command.
Meetings must continue says Mehmet Öcalan
Stating that the meetings with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan must continue, Mehmet Öcalan called on everyone to fulfil their responsibilities and said: "We want the meetings to continue and a democratic solution-oriented process to move forward."
Releases after 32 years
Fahriye Ceylan, whose release postponed 6 times with the decision of the Administrative and Observation Board, releases from Alanya Type L Closed Prison after 32 years.
Books sent to imprisoned journalists
Led by MKG and DFG, books and New Year cards were sent in solidarity with 7 imprisoned journalists.
Call from border of Kobanê: Message of Öcalan must be protected
Speaking at the resistance vigil started on the Pirsûs-Kobanê border against Turkey's attacks, "We are ready for the message of Leader and the message must be protected," says DEM Party Riha MP Ferit Şenyaşar.
'İmralı meeting demonstrated willpower for a democratic solution'
"The meeting that took place in İmralı has once again demonstrated the hope and willpower for a democratic solution," says TJA.
Prisoners call to embrace Rojava
Making a statement on behalf of the prisoners, Deniz Kaya calls on everyone to embrace the Rojava Revolution.
Commemoration of health labourers killed during curfews
Health labourers Şeyhmus Dursun, Eyüp Ergen and Abdulaziz Yural, who were murdered during the curfews, were commemorated at their graves and promised to increase their struggle.
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.
Turkey games in Damascus
It stated that Turkey wants to place ISIS militants from the paramilitary groups in the Ministry of Defence of the interim administration and is imposing impositions on the HTS in order to disperse the SDF in different regions.
Comprehensive statement will be in new year says DEM Party
"We are more hopeful compared to the previous processed. We will make a comprehensive statement in the new year" said DEM Party delegation, who went to İmralı.
'Öcalan has once again demonstrated power of solution'
Stating that Abdullah Öcalan's ideas are needed for a solution, politicians, intellectuals and journalists emphasised that the necessary conditions should be provided for him to play his role.
Mass action planned at 3 points of the border
Marches will be organized in Nisêbîn, Pirsûs and Hatay against the attacks on North and East Syria.
Resisting for the oppressed is obligatory says religious scholars
"It is as obligatory to fight for the oppressed as prayer is for a person who says he is religious" says Religious scholars who visited the vigil on the Qamishlo-Nisêbîn border.
Millions shouts for 'freedom' throughout the year
Demands for "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, solution to the Kurdish issue" were shouted in the protests throughout the year for Abdullah Öcalan, who gave the message "The era of peace, democracy and brotherhood is the era of peace, democracy and brotherhood for Turkey and the region" in the last meeting held in İmralı.
'Gender inequality is the cause of violence'
Drawing attention to the dimensions of violence against women, Social Worker Belgin Işık stated that the main cause of violence stems from gender inequality.
Yağınlı case closes despite village guards' confession, 'We killed him'
The file of Abdo Yağınlı, who had not been heard from since 1995 in Şemrex district of Mêrdîn staled despite the village guards' confession that "We killed him".
Turkey must get rid of Kurdish phobia says lawyer at the border vigil
"Turkey must get rid of the Kurdish phobia. Imagining the 21st century on fear will not be realistic," says IHD lawyer Ahmet Arıkan, who participated in the vigil on the Nisêbîn-Qamishlo border.
New attack could be catastrophic says journalist Erk Acarer
Journalist Erk Acarer pointed out that Turkey does not have the power to withstand a new attack on North and East Syria, “If Turkey tries again what it did five years ago, it could end in disaster,” he says.
If the war stops, the crisis will end says Peace Mothers
Peace Mothers, reacting to Turkey's attacks on North and East Syria, said: "If the war stops, this crisis in Turkey will end. We don't want any more bloodshed."
'We owe a debt to those who write the truth'
Reacting to the murder of journalists Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin, “They were the ones who wrote the truth, that's why we owe them,” says citizens in Amed.
Call from 1043 citizens: Take urgent steps for peace and democracy
One thousand and 43 names, including intellectuals, writers and politicians, have called for urgent steps to start a "peace and democracy process".
Ban to 14 regions in Şirnex
Şırnak Governorate declared regions as "temporaty special security zones".
Families applies to go İmralı
PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's family and guardian applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate requesting a meeting.
DFG provides legal assistance to 152 journalists in 2024
DFG provided legal support to 152 journalists in 2024, defended journalism in 49 cases and filed criminal complaints against police violance against 31 journalists.
The roles assigned to HTS
Commenting on the roles and expectations of the global powers for HTS in Syria, "Either it will satisfy the global powers or it will bw liquidated" say journalist Erdoğan Altan.
Today is the day of unity says Rojavan on Nisêbîn-Qamishlo border
Emira Er from Rojava, who participated in the vigil on the Nisêbîn-Qamishlo border, stated that she did not come to the border for support, but as the owner of a cause, and said that Kurds have the right to self-governance like everyone else in Syria.
Mothers at border in 2014: Let's embrace Kobanê with spirit of 2014
Peace Mothers, who were among those who went to the border during the ISIS attack on Kobanê in 2014, pointed to the attacks on North and East Syria and said: “We need to embrace Kobanê with the spirit of 2014 again.”
Politicians reacts to murder of Nazım and Cihan
Stating that the targeted murder of Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin is unacceptable, "No journalist should remain silent about the murder of Nazım and Cihan. We need to break the chains of fear," says respresentatives of political parties.
'Pressures increased in Dumlu Prison No. 2'
Stating that the pressures in Erzurum Dumlu Prison No. 2 have increased and solitary confinement of prisoners has increased, prisoner Kamuran Daşdemir called for sensitivity to rights, civil society and democratic mass organizations.
Price of demand justice for Roboski: 17 trials, years in prison
Veli Encü, who was imprisoned for 4 years after 17 lawsuits were filed against him while demanding justice for his brother and 33 others who were killed in the Roboskî massacre, "From Zîlan to Roboskî, the perpetrators have not been revealed. As the families of Roboskî, we stand by what we said on the first day. We want those responsible for the massacre to be punished," he says.