Turkish graduation requirement for Kurdish language research associate
Muş University's announcement for the recruitment of teaching and research assistants drew attention with the requirement of “graduating from the Department of Turkish Language and Literature” for applications to the Kurdish Language and Literature Department.
Turkish-Kurdish relations in Road Map of Abdullah Öcalan
In his 2009 Road Map, PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan drew attention to the historical importance of Turkish-Kurdish relations and stated that the first condition for a solution to the Kurdish issue, which he described as “the biggest crisis in the history of the Republic”, is a civil constitution.
Resistance continues in Xelfetî
A disabled citizen who came in front of Xelfetî Municipality where the resistance continues said: “The municipality is ours. We voted for DEM Party. The trustee is oppression and we do not accept this.”
IYI Parti Chair threatens genocide
IYI Party Chair Musavvat Dervişoğlu threatened by saying “You will be treated the same way the Republican state treated Sheikh Sait.”
Özer's detention appealed
An appeal has been filed against the detention of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özer, the mayor of Esenyurt, who was elected by the Urban Consensus and replaced by a trustee.
Prisoner Al says they subjected to harassment and insults
Gülistan Al, who is being held in Kayseri Bünyan Women's Closed Prison, stated that she was subjected to verbal harassment and insults by gendarmes in the guard posts.
4 prisoners in Sincan on hunger strike for 54 days
4 prisoners are on hunger strike in Sincan Prison for 54 days against the violations of their rights. Fatih Tüfenci, the older brother of Ferhat Tüfenci, one of the prisoners are hunger strike said that they are worried about the lives of the prisoners who are suffering from serious weight loss.
Ecological state of special war: Kurdistan handed over to mining
In Kurdistan, where ecological plunder is intensifying, 28 mining projects have received “EIA not required” decisions since the beginning of the year. Umut Şener, a member of Polen Ecology Collective, said that the plunder in Kurdistan is an extension of the 50 years of special war policies.
Vigil against trustee in Mêrdîn
The vigil in front of Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality, where a trustee was appointed, continued despite the cold weather.
Youth protest against trustee in Gever
Young people in Gever district of Colemêrg organized a protest on the streets throughout the night against the appointment of trustees to the municipalities.
Youth resistance continues in Êlih
Young people resisted against the trustees in front of the municipality during the day and protested against the usurpation of will by lighting fires in the streets and avenues at night.
Qoser youth protest against trustee with fireworks
Youth from Qoser protested against the trustees appointed to Mêrdîn, Êlîh and Xelfetî municipalities with fireworks.
48 women murdered in one month
According to KCDP's October report, 48 women were murdered and 23 women died under suspicious circumstances.
Trustee protest in Xelfetî on second day
The resistance against the appointment of a trustee in Xelfetî continues on its second day.
Second investigation against Ahmet Özer
A new investigation was opened against Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who was replaced by a trustee, with the allegation of “financing an illegal organization”.
Trustee protest during budget talks
DEM Party and CHP MPs unfurled banners reading “Trusteeship is a coup against the will of the people” at the Parliament's Plan and Budget Commission.
Imprisonment for Kurdish song
Serhed Cultural Association instructor Cesim Başboğa was sentenced to 1 year and 15 days in prison for his song “Serhildan jiyan e”.
Amed reacts to trustee: Bankrupt policy does not yield results
The components of the Amed City Protection and Solidarity Platform emphasized that the trustee policy is a bankrupt policy and will not yield results.
Vigil against trustee: This place is ours
Citizens holding a vigil in front of Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality against the appointment of a trustee reacted to the trustee with the words “This place is ours, get out of here”.
Deportation order to harassed Syrian woman
A deportation order was issued to Syrian woman Ş.N., who was subjected to many violations of her rights at the Repatriation Center in Istanbul after being subjected to verbal sexual harassment.
Third robbery in Êlih!
In Êlih Municipality, where a trustee has been appointed for the third time, the trustee's general actions have been the removal of the Kurdish language, billions in debt, the donation of immovable properties to other institutions, and the opening of jobs and tenders for cronies.
Corruption of Mêrdîn trustees
The trustees of the Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality have been on the agenda with irregularities, corruption and unlawful transactions. Trustees spent the budget of the municipality, which they dragged into debt, on election propaganda of AKP.
'Special policy in Iğdır Type S Prison'
5 prisoners have recently died suspiciously in Iğdır Type S Prison. “A special policy in Iğdır Type S Prison,” DEM Party MP Yılmaz Hun said.
Co-chairs and CHP goes to Mêrdîn and Êlih
Co-chairs of DEM Party, DBP and CHP Chair will go to Êlih and Mêrdin.
Protests continues in front of Merdîn and Xelfeti municipalities
DEM Party members protesting against the trustee appointment in front of Mêrdîn Metropolitan and Xelfeti municipalities said that they will not submit.
Trustees in 3 municipalities on anniversary of political coup
On the 8th anniversary of the November 4 political coup against HDP MPs, trustees were appointed to 3 municipalities.
Citizens reacts to trustee in front of municipality
Xelfetî Municipality Co-Mayor Saniye Bayram, who was replaced by a trustee, said: “This people have woken up. We will win.”
Xelfetî Co-Mayor Karayılan says they will not step back
Xelfetî Co-Mayor Mehmet Karayılan, who was replaced by a trustee, said: “We will stand by the people until the end. We will not step back.”
Êlih Co-Mayor Sönük says they will not accept usurper regime
Êlih Co-Mayor Gülistan Sönük, who was replaced by a trustee, said: “We did not and will not accept this plundering and usurping regime.”
Ministry of Internal Affairs makes trustee statement
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that trustees were appointed to 3 DEM Party municipalities, citing ongoing investigations and penalties against the co-mayors.
Ahmet Türk reacts trustee and says never give up
Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Ahmet Türk, who was replaced by a trustee, said, “We will never give up. We will not step back from the struggle for democracy, peace and freedom.”
Trustees appointed Mêrdîn, Êlih and Xelfetî municipalities
Trustees were appointed to Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality, Êlih Municipality and Xelfetî Municipality.
Reaction to new regulation
Health workers demanding the cancellation of the “Family Medicine Contract and Payment Regulation” have called for a work stoppage to be held on November 5-6-7.
HDK 13th General Assembly: Isolation against unity of peoples
Co-spokesperson Cengiz Çiçek stated that the socialization of peace is one of the raison d'être of the HDK and added: “How to overcome isolation? How can the physical freedom of Mr. Öcalan be ensured? The questions pass through the united struggle of the peoples.”
Jin magazine published with headline 'Women's Revolution'
The 88th issue of Jin magazine was published with the headline “Women's Revolution: Foundations of a New World”.
Esenyurt residents against trustee
Residents of the district reacted against the appointment of a trustee to Esenyurt Municipality and expressed the need for more resistance against the trustee.
Kurdish issue under AKP rule
During its 22 years in power, the AKP has clung to the Kurdish issue and knocked on Abdullah Öcalan's door every time it got stuck. While the government's failure to take concrete steps has blocked the processes, the language used by the government in discussions on the new process does not inspire confidence.
Journalists charged with reporting
In the indictments prepared against journalists Semra Turan, Tolga Güney and Melike Aydın, meetings with news sources and news reports on different topics are criminalized.
IHD Branch Chair Yılmaz says primary obstacle to solution is isolation
Stating that the meeting in İmralı after 43 months does not mean that the isolation has been lifted, IHD Amed Branch Chair Ercan Yılmaz said: “It is important to open dialog channels, but the actors should be in positions to play their roles here.”
3rd Hydroelectric plant on Hêzil Stream
Third Hydroelectric plant will be built on the Hêzil Stream that flows through the Qileban district at a cost of 810 million liras.
Abdullah Öcalan tells 'torture' system in İmralı
The isolation, which Abdullah Öcalan emphasized on October 23, has been going on for more than 25 years. In his book, Öcalan described the İmralı system as a “torture system” and stated that he is fighting for the truth against it.
Journalist Mehmûd says attacks target common life
Turkey is committing war crimes by targeting settlements in northern and eastern Syria, “All excuses are empty. The people who are building a common life here are being targeted,” journalist Şervan Mehmûd said.
‘As people are being killed, the country's economy is dying’
Stating that they cannot make a living due to the budget allocated for war, Wan residents pointed to the attacks on Northern and Eastern Syria. “As people are being killed, the country's economy is also dying” they said and pointed to dialogue with Abdullah Öcalan for a solution.
Migrants’ citizenship revoked for exercises right to congregate and demonstrate
ÖHD member Ali Diler, a component of the Migrant and Refugee Solidarity Network, said that migrants who use their right to congregate and demonstrate, organize and fight for refugee rights have their citizenship revoked, which prevents people from living in safety.
Esenyurt Mayor Özer detained
At least 14 people, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, were detained.
Sebahat Tuncel says Kurdish İssue imposes its solution
Sebahat Tuncel stated that the “Collapse Plan” decided at the National Security Council (MGK) was a failure and emphasized that “some concrete steps are needed to see that they are sincere” regarding the discussions on a solution to the Kurdish issue.
She did not back down from struggle for peace
Deceased Peace Mother Kumri Öner never stepped back from the honorable struggle for peace she started after losing her daughter in the fight against ISIS in Kobanê.
Abdullah Ocalan says only way to solution is democratic republic
Abdullah Öcalan, often emphasizes the democratization of the republic in his evaluations, “The path of a democratic republic is the only way to social peace and the solution of problems” suggested years ago.
Lawyer Coşacak says 'Right to hope' of Öcalan should not be sacrificed to politics
Pointing out that no steps have been taken for 10 years regarding the regulation that should be made for Abdullah Öcalan's “right to hope”, lawyer Fuat Coşacak said, “The ‘right to hope’ should not be sacrificed to politics.”