DEM Party Spokesperson says Mr. Ocalan is ready, but is the state ready?
Drawing attention to PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan's statement, DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said: “Democratic politics is ready, Mr. Öcalan is ready, but is the state ready to create these conditions, to eliminate the isolation, to create the legal and political grounds for the democratic solution of the Kurdish issue? It is the turn of those who make and support this call.”
40 visits to 20 prisons: Violations are endless!
According to a report prepared by civil society and legal organizations in Amed on rights violations in prisons, 40 visits were made to 20 prisons and many violations were detected.
Autonomous Administration: Attacks are continuation of genocide policiy
Stating that Turkey's airstrikes against Northern and Eastern Syria are a continuation of its genocide policiy, Autonomous Administration called on the International Coalition and Russia to fulfill their duties.
Lawyers of Öcalan says continuity of talks must be ensured
“Regular meetings with Mr. Öcalan will pave the way for the solution of political and social problems in Turkey and the region on the basis of dialogue, peace and democratic reconciliation” Asrin Law Office said in their statement.
SDF Commander Abdi says Turkey targeting civilians and it’s a war crime
“Our forces are ready to protect our people and our lands” SDF General Commander Mazlum Abdi said regarding Turkey's airstrikes.
Airstrike on Rojava after Ankara: 12 people lost their lives
Turkey launched airstrikes on Northern and Eastern Syrian cities following the Ankara attack. In the attacks, 12 people lost their lives and dozens of people were injured.
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.
Murat Karayılan evaluates “new process” discussions
People's Defence Centre Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan made evaluations on the “new process” discussions on the agenda.
Prisoner alleged suicide dies
Mizgin Acar, a prisoner who allegedly attempted to suicide in Mardin Type E Closed Prison, died in the hospital where she was being treated.
'Peace of good' obstacle to releases
Lawyer Hülya Yıldırım stated that political prisoners in Sincan Women's Closed Prison have not been eligible for parole since 2021.
IMO Branch Chair Korkmaz says Amed not ready for earthquake
Chamber of Civil Engineers (IMO) Amed Branch Chair Mahsum Çiya Korkmaz said that the city is not prepared for a possible earthquake.
First message of Abdullah Öcalan: If conditions created, I have the power to move process from conflict to political ground
In the meeting held 43 months later, “If conditions are created, I have the theoretical and practical power to move this process from the grounds of conflict and violence to the legal and political grounds” PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan said.
Freedom line against surrender: Berîtan
Stating that Berîtan chose freedom against surrender, Jiyan Dêrik from Zenubya Women's Community Assembly said: “Today women continue struggle with her spirit.”
Prisoner Gemicioğlu hospitalizes 15 times in 21 days
Mehtap Işık, the lawyer of ill prisoner Abdurrahman Gemicioğlu, have stated that her client has been transferred to hospital 15 times since his arrest.
After 43 months meeting in İmralı
PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan met with Ömer Öcalan in İmralı for the first time after 43 months.
BP Co-chair Bayındır says they showed solution at 'Freedom' rally
DBP Co-Chair Keskin Bayındır, who visited the Peace Mothers, said: “The isolation must be lifted, Abdullah Öcalan must be free and the Kurdish issue must be solved through democratic means.”
Remzi Kartal says there may be dangerous plan behind statements
Co-chair of KONGRA-GEL Remzi Kartal said that the AKP-MHP statements could be a “dangerous plan” and added: “Unless there is a direct meeting with Leader Apo and his voice is heard, unilateral statements are worthless.”
House raids in Tetwan
At least 4 people were detained in house raids in Tetwan district in the morning.
Prisoner Karak writes practices at Sincan High Security Prison
Prisoner İsmet Karak described the practices in Sincan High Security Prison No. 2 and said: “We are being forced to say, 'Either compromise your political identity and honor, or lose your basic human rights!”
Birdal says, Abdullah Öcalan is the first interlocutor for solution
IHD Honorary President Akın Birdal pointed out that Abdullah Öcalan is the first interlocutor in the solution of the Kurdish issue and called on the government for “sincerity and a road map”.
Release of 15 women prisoners extends 1 year
The release of 15 women prisoners in Bakırköy Women's Prison has been extended by 1 year each. IHD Co-Chair Eren Keskin stated that serious violations of rights, especially freedom of expression, are taking place in the prison.
Curfew in Mêrdîn ends, 4 detained
The curfew in the rural neighborhoods of Elfan and Barman in Stewrê district of Mêrdîn has been ended, 4 people are being held at the gendarmerie command.
Prisoners subjected mouth search and handcuffed examination
Prisoners in prisons in Adana stated that they have not been able to access their right to health for years due to mouth searches and handcuffed examinations.
War escalating in Middle East: What Kurds do matters
Stating that the developments in the Middle East are forcing every country to change, Assoc. Prof. Hakan Güneş said: “What the Kurds will do is important. Kurds are trying to expand their collective rights in a multi-actor and complex equation.”
Women says struggle must waged common ground
Pointing out that the massacres of women and violence are caused by the policies of the government, the women of Eğitim-Sen said: “A struggle must be waged by uniting on a common ground.”
Investigation for sharing 'bikini with Turkish flag'
An investigation was launched against Şahin Sarı, the President of Adana Ağrılılar Association, on the grounds that he shared a bikini photo with a Turkish flag, with the allegation of “Publicly Contempt for the State's Signs of Sovereignty”.
Curfew and raids 2 neighborhoods in Mêrdîn
Following the curfew imposed in rural neighborhoods of Stewrê district, house raids were conducted. It is learned that 3 people have been detained so far.
Fear of 'cracked dam' in Qileban
Citizens in the region are worried about water leaking through cracks in the dams in Qileban.
Gift transfer in internet game considered as 'financing the organization'
2 people were arrested in Mêrdîn on the allegation of “financing an illegal organization” on the grounds of “gift” fee transfers they made on the internet game PUBG.
Wheelchair-bound prisoner transferred with 'caution, he may escape' note
Sıddık Güler, an 84-year-old seriously ill prisoner who is wheelchair-bound, was transferred to İskenderun Type T Prison with a note saying “Caution! He may escape”
Sexual harassment of child, threat to family
Suat Aslan was arrested for systematically sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy in Elbak district. The mother of the child, H.G., stated that they were threatened to withdraw their statements.
Release decision for detainees in Senyaşar case
All defendants in the attack case against the Şenyaşar family were released.
'Turkey's most untrustworthy' institutions: Political parties and Religious Affairs
According to the Institute for Social Studies' “Social Dispositions” field survey, Diractorate of Religious Affairs and political parties are the “two most untrustworthy institutions in Turkey”.
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 demanding a meeting.
Administrative and Observation Board ignores judge's ruling
Aksaray Type T Closed Prison Administration and Observation Board extended the release of 30-year prisoner Tamer Tanrıkulu for another 6 months despite the decision of the execution judge.
All rights violated in Balıkesir and Izmir prisons
Lawyers from ÖHD met with prisoners in prisons in Balıkesir and Izmir and noted that violations in many areas, especially the right to health and the right to life, are being experienced.
Parastin-ENKS in partnership with MIT
Alan Meîş, the presenter of the documentary Destên Tarî, about the agents who planned the attacks and assassinations in Northern and Eastern Syria, said that Parastin-MİT acted jointly and ENKS protected the agents.
Violations at Mardin Prison must be exposed Lawyer Kaya says
Lawyer Azad Kaya emphasized that the violations regarding the suicide attempt and suspicious death in Mardin Type E Closed Prison must be exposed.
Application from Asrın Law Firm for İmralı
Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office have made a new application for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan, whom they have not heard from for 43 months.
Hunger strike against violations in Kırşehir Prison
Prisoners in Kırşehir Prison announced that they have started a rotating hunger strike against rights violations.
Peace Mothers at vigil: Our struggle will continue
The members of the Peace Mothers Assembly, who continued their vigil in Tilqebîn town with the slogan “No to war, peace now”, said, “We will continue our struggle until peace and tranquility come to these lands.”
Kabaiş found after 18 days, buried
Women shouldered the coffin of university student Rojin Kabaiş, who was found 18 days after her disappearance. Kabaiş was buried amid tears.
Bakırhan says to Bahçeli open the doors of İmralı and let's listen to Öcalan
Commenting on Devlet Bahçeli's call for Abdullah Ocalan to “liquidate the organization,” DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said: “We wonder how Mr. Ocalan will respond. Open the doors and let's listen to him.”
No investigation at scene journalists slaughtered
It was revealed that no investigation was conducted at the scene where Free Press workers Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn were killed.
Bahçeli: No one should expect the state to sit at the table
Devlet Bahçeli called on Abdullah Öcalan, who has not been heard from for 43 months, to “liquidate the organization” and said: “No one should expect the state to sit at the table with terrorism.”
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, whom they have not heard from for 43 months.
Violence and harassment in detention: They cannot break our will
Detainees were subjected to violence and harassment during the “freedom” rally in Istanbul. “They cannot break our will” said Fince Akman, who suffered a bruise on her arm.