Ahmet Türk: The state must act in line with the spirit of the process”
Veteran Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk emphasized that the state must take steps “in line with the spirit of the process,” calling for transparency and concrete action in the ongoing Peace and Democratic Society Process. Türk said: “We are not compromising on democracy or our political principles. The freedom of Abdullah Öcalan would contribute greatly to Turkey’s democracy.”
Journalist Aykol taken into surgery again
Journalist Hüseyin Aykol, who suffered a brain haemorrhage for the second time, has been taken into surgery again.
The plan to move Tehran without water: The regime is the cause of the crisis
Iran’s capital, Tehran, is grappling with a severe water shortage and ground subsidence crisis, prompting government discussions about relocating the capital. However, Prof. Dr. Nasser Karami, an Iranian geographer and climate scientist, argues that the root of the crisis lies in the regime’s policies and lack of governance capacity.
Youth prepare for marches in two cities: Let’s rise together for freedom
Young activists from across Turkey are preparing for marches in Amed (Diyarbakır) and Bursa on October 18 under the slogan “Free Life with the Leader of Freedom.” Organized by the Patriotic Youth Platform, the marches aim to demand the physical freedom of Abdullah Ocalan.
Property disputes persist in Cyprus following Turkish occupation
Oz Karahan, a member of the Cyprus Green Party Political Committee, stated that Greek Cypriot lands in the island’s north are being unlawfully opened to settlers, stressing that “the only solution to the problem is the liberation of Cyprus.”
One thousand 800 letters from women to Abdullah Öcalan
Kongra Star Jazire Coordination announced that women wrote one thousand 800 letters to Abdullah Öcalan as part of the campaign they launched.
Right to treatment of Zeinab Jalalian being denied
Right to treatment of prisoner Zeinab Jalalian is being denied as her health condition is getting worse.
‘Kurdish people’s demand is freedom of Abdullah Öcalan’
Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Batman MP, Zeynep Oduncu Kutevi, stated that the Kurdish people’s single and unwavering demand is the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, calling on everyone to join the struggle to ensure the success of the ongoing process.
Trump’s Assignment to Erdogan: End Hamas
Journalist Aykan Sever stated that Presiden Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned from his US visit with “specific tasks” assigned by Donald Trump, emphasizing: “Erdogan’s primary mission is to end Gaza and Hamas. Other Muslim countries attending the meeting also supported the goal fo eliminating Hamas.”
15 people arrested in Bursa
15 people were arrested together with Turgay Erdem, former mayor of Nilüfer district.
Journalist Hakan Tosun's brain death occurred
Ecologist and journalist Hakan Tosun, who is being treated in intensive care, has died. While two suspects were arrested, his friends and journalism organisations stressed the need to expose the murder.
Women's and youth to be heard in the Parliamen's commission
The commission in the Parliament will listen to youth and women's organisations at its meeting this week in the occasion of the Kurdish issue. Women's organisations will include the TJA and the "I Need Peace Women's Initiative".
Peter McLaren: Öcalan’s words crossed the waters like a dove
Canadian pedagogue Peter McLaren has expressed support for Abdullah Öcalan's 27 February call for peace and democratic society, saying, “Let us all stand with the Turkish and Kurdish peoples as they attempt the hardest of human tasks: to forgive, to listen, to live together anew.”
Asrin Law Office lawyers go to İmralı
Lawyers from Asrin Law Office went to İmralı Island to meet with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
11 years since the killing of Kadri Bağdu: The case must be reopened
Lawyer Tugay Bek stated that the investigation into the killing of journalist Kadri Bağdu, a worker of the Free Press and distributor for the now-closed Azadiya Welat newspaper, was deliberately left superficial, saying: “The case can only be solved if it is treated as a political assassination.”
2 arrest in connection with attack on journalist Tosun
Lawyer Hakan Bozyurt made a statement regarding the attack on journalist Hakan Tosun and announced that 2 people were arrested.
Abdullah Ocalan poster in Êlih rally
A giant poster of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan was unveiled at the "Democratic Society and Freedom" rally in Êlih (Batman).
‘Conference of Peoples and Faiths’ issues final declaration
The final declaration of the “Conference of Peoples, Faiths, and Democratic Coexsitence in Mesopotamia” criticized “delaying tactics and pressures for disarmament in Rojava”, describing them as attempts to undermine and obstruct the peace process.
Journalist Tosun found beaten on the roadside
Journalist and documentary director Hakan Tosun, who had not been heard from since the night of 10 October, was found beaten on the roadside. Tosun, who was stated to have had a brain haemorrhage, was taken under treatment in the intensive care unit.
Pastor Peker: Without legal reforms, the peace process will remain symbolic
Syriac Protestant Church Pastor Enver Peker emphasized that discussions at the peace table must focus on the future rather than past grievances and stated, “Without legal reforms, the process will remain only in words.”
Rojin Kabaiş Investigation: Prosecutor must open a sexual assault case
Following the release of a one-page, two-line forensic report, attorney Cansel Talay, representing the family of Rojin Kabaiş, stated that the findings clearly justify the opening of a sexual assault case. “All the evidence is there, the prosecutor must treat it as such,” she said.
Abdullah Ocalan offers formula for humanity’s coexistence says jounalist Estukyan
Journalist Pakrat Estukyan emphasized that peace and a democratic society are not only necessities for Kurds but for all humanity. He said taht Abdullah Ocalan has reshaped the norms of political science and offers “a formula fort he coexistence of humanity.”
Culture and Art Festival started in Nisêbîn
Culture and Art Festival organised by Nisêbîn (Nusaybin) Municipality in Mêrdîn (Mardin) started with the participation of thousands of people. In the speeches, the "Democratic Society Process" was mentioned and the determination to struggle was emphasised.
Legal institutions call for official status for the Kurdish
The Wan (Van) Bar Association, the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), and the Legal Research and Education Association (DADSAZ) have jointly called for official recognition of the Kurdish language, urging the removal of all barriers to its use in public life and demanding that Kurdish be made a language of education.
Taşdemir welcomed in his hometown after 32 years
Mehmet Şirin Taşdemir was released from Karabuk T-Tyep and was welcomed with enthusiasm in Amed (Diyarbakır), where he went after 32 years of imprisonment.
What do writers and artists say about the process?
Writers and artists evaluating the Peace and Democratic Society Process emphasized that the initiative carries a shared responsibility for all sectors of society and stressed that the state must take concrete legislative steps to support it.
Police attack on Gar Massacre commemoration
The police attacked the "Justice March" to mark the 10th anniversary of the 10 October Train Station Massacre.
104 victims remembered where they killed: The call for peace from 10 years ago still resounds
On the 10th anniversary of the October 10 Ankara Train Station Massacre, where 104 people were killed, the victims were commemorated at the site of the attack. Speaking there, 10 October Peace Association Co-chair Mehtap Sakinci said: “From the conscience of the 104 people who took to the streets for peace and came to Ankara ten years ago, we understand that the slogan for peace remains as powerful and relevant as ever.”
Day Against the Death Penalty: Executions are on the rise in Iran
Stating that the execution rate in Iran has increased, IHRNGO made a statement on 10 October World Day Against the Death Penalty.
‘Prisoners cannot go to hospital for 3 years due to oral search’
DEM Party MP Ali Bozan said that some prisoners have been unable to go to hospitals for three years due to forced oral searches. After visiting prisons in Antalya and Burdur, Bozan stated, “The problems are the same in most prisons, but the level of arbitrariness and unlawfulness depends on the management.”
ÖHD Co-Chair: Listening to Öcalan is a historic responsibility
Serhat Çakmak, co-chair of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), emphasized that hearing Abdullah Öcalan’s views in parliament would be “a historic responsibility” for the commission.
Women organize ‘to live and let live’
Women’s organizations in Wan have launched a campaign titled “We organize to live and let live” to defend women’s rights and shed light on suspicious deaths of women. “We are fighting to be a voice and a breath for women,” said Meryema Aslan, director of the Star Women’s Association, one of the campaign organizers.
Transitional government shelled area around Tishreen announced SDF
Sryian Democratic Forces (SDF) stated that armed groups affiliated to the Syrian Transitional Government shelled the Syriatel Hill and the surroundings of Tishreen Dam.
Conspiracy March in Amed: We will continue struggle until Öcalan is free
During the march organized to protest the October 9 conspiracy against Abdullah Öcalan, Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Co-chair Keskin Bayındır stated: “The Kurdish people want Mr Öcalan’s freedom because they see their own freedom in his.”
Barzani-Erdoğan meeting starts
President of the Federated Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani met with Justice and Development Party (AKP) Leader and President Tayyip Erdoğan during his official visit to Turkey.
Commission in the Parliament to go to Amed
The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission will travel to Amed (Diyarbakır) with a delegation including members of the commission and members of the Parliamentary Presidium in line with the plan it has prepared for the process.
Nechirvan Barzani meet with Foreing Minister of Turkey
President of the Federated Kurdistan Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani met with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara as part of his visit to Turkey.
SDF statement on attacks of interim government
An attempt by paramilitary groups affiliated to Damascus to infiltrate military points in the south of Kobani was prevented by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was killed in the clash.
Conspiracy protests: Freedom of Ocalan will be most concrete step for peace
In the demonstrations held in many cities against the 9 October conspiracy, it was stated that it was necessary to raise the voice of freedom against the conspiracy and said, "Öcalan's freedom will be the most concrete step for the peace, democratic present and future of the peoples."
She waits to return to Afrin after 31 years
Lamia Asu from Efrîn (Afrin) was released from Şakran Women's Closed Prison after 31 years. She is waiting to return to Afrin at Harmandalı Removal Centre after her release.
'Women to take to streets for Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom'
TJK-E Spokesperson Ayten Kaplan said that Kurds and their friends will take to the streets in many European cities under the leadership of women with the slogan "Freedom for Öcalan for peace and democratic solution".
Peace Mothers witnessing conspiracy: It was a black day
Peace Mothers, who witnessed the process of Abdullah Öcalan's leaving from Syria on 9 October, stated that the conspiracy process was a "black day" for them.
Tree slaughter continues in Dorşîn
In Pasûr (Kulp) district of Amed province, tree slaughter started by village guards and some villagers at the intersection of Eskar and Beyrok neighbourhoods on the slopes of Dorşîn Mountain continues.
The conspiracy not over, Leader Apo still a hostage says Salih Muslim
Stating that the conspiracy against Abdullah Ocalan was the beginning of an attempt to redesign the Middle East PYD Foreign Relations Spokesperson Salih Muslim said, "The conspiracy is not over, Leader Apo is still a hostage.”
Erden releases after 30 years in prison
Mehmet Salih Erden, a 30-year prisoner held in Elazığ High Security Prison No 2, was released.
Abdullah Ocalan: Gurbetelli's memory is a guiding legacy for all of us
Sending a message to the Gurbetelli Ersöz Awards ceremony, Abdullah Öcalan said: "Gurbetelli’s memory is a guiding legacy for all of us. Her light continues to illuminate the path of the free press."
Artists call for 'we want peace'
Poets, writers and artists who came together to demand peace said, "The world rises on four golden pillars: Labour, justice, freedom, peace. If one of these is absent, the other three are also absent. For this we say peace."
'As Öcalan emphasized, a ground for negotiation must be established'
Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Sezai Temelli said, “As Mr. Öcalan himself has emphasized, a determined negotiation ground must be established,” stressing that the resolution of the Kurdish issue requires direct dialogue and political will.
International conspiracy to be protested in Amed
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Amed (Diyarbakır) provincial co-chairs called for a "response to the conspiracy with strong participation" for the march to be held on the anniversary of the 9 October conspiracy.
‘As long as Öcalan remains in İmralı, isolation continues’
Imprisoned during the international conspiracy against Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan and released after 30 years, Metin Yaşa said, “As long as Öcalan remains in İmralı, the isolation continues. The parliamentary commission must first listen to him. The solution lies there.”