Asrın Law Firm makes new application to CPT
Asrın Law Firm made a new application to the CPT for Abdullah Öcalan, who has not been heard from for 38 months, and 3 prisoners in Imrali. Lawyers demanded that procedures be implemented to eliminate conditions of ill-treatment and lack of communication.
Speaker’s Office found demand for Kurdish language 'unconstitutional'
Turkish Parliamentary Speaker’s Office did not put into action the motion, which demanded that education in the mother language be constitutionally guaranteed and that Kurdish be the language of education, on the grounds that it is "unconstitutional".
Peace Mothers want to hear from Abdullah Öcalan
Reacting to the absolute isolation imposed on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, Peace Mothers demanded that the serious violation of rights be ended and the demands of the prisoners in action be met.
Journalist Ahmet still missing after 204 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 204 days, have remained unanswered so far.
‘Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan’ protest in prisons countinues
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
Letter from soldier who attempted suicide due to mobbing
Senior Sergeant Süleyman A., who attempted suicide in Karaz district on May 5, stated in the letter he wrote before the incident that he was subjected to mobbing by the police station commander.
Prisoner's mother: Let's be a voice for prisons
Stating that she could not hear from her child who is in action, Ayhan Kevser called on all segments of society to "be a voice to the prisons" to end the isolation.
NGO representatives: Kurdish must be language of education
Representatives of the non-governmental organization, which continues the Kurdish Language Day activities in Wan, emphasized that Kurdish must be the official and educational language.
Bakırhan announced 5 articles to government and opposition
DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan stated that in their meetings with political parties, they made suggestions for "the solution of the Kurdish issue, the right to democratic politics, 'common sense' against the economic crisis, an end to attacks on women's struggle and a new constitution based on the separation of powers."
‘First Book Festival’ in Mêrdîn
The ‘1st Book Festival’ will be held in Mêrdîn, with the participation of 20 Kurdish publishing houses.
Application to meet to Abdullah Ocalan from lawyers
The lawyers of Asrın Law Firm applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate to meet with their client Abdullah Ocalan, whom they had not heard from for 38 months.
Sister of Kırbayır, who disappeared in custody, lost her life
Fatma Kırbayır, the sister of Cemil Kırbayır, who disappeared in custody during the September 12 Military Coup, died before learning the fate of her brother.
Journalist Suleyman Ahmet still missing after 203 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 203 days, have remained unanswered so far.
‘Freedom’ protest in prisons countinues
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
Karataş: Diplomatic pressure actions will be initiated on CPT for Imrali
British Kurdish People's Assembly Foreign Affairs Representative Agit Karataş, one of the signatories of the letter sent to the CPT to send a delegation to Imrali, said: "Hundreds of thousands of letters will be written to the CPT and diplomatic pressure will be initiated."
They work for Kurdish for 10 years
Mezopotamya Foundation has carried out many studies for the standardization of Kurdish and Kurdish folklore for 10 years.
Mothers of prisoners want a 'solution'
While the prisoners continued to boycott phone calls and family meetings, demanding "Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan", the mothers of the prisoners said: "Their demands are our demands. Their demands must be supported."
New details 'unlawful' practices in prison
The meetings held by political prisoners with their lawyers in Tokat Type T Closed Prison have been recorded for 3 years on the grounds that they "contain secret intelligence information".
Journalist Suleyman Ahmet still missing after 202 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 202 days, have remained unanswered so far.
‘Freedom’ protest in prisons
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
Kobanê Case: Kurdish political genocide in triangle of Judiciary-Bureaucracy-Law Enforcement!
The decision in the Kobanê Case is expected on May 16. In the case, in which all allegations were refuted during the 8-year period, the relationship of the court members with criminal organizations was revealed. Detainee and non-detainee politicians, on the other hand, frequently emphasized in their historical defense that they were those who judged, not those who were tried.
Xwebûn on the shelves with headline 'Her dem Kurdî'
The 230th issue of Xwebûn newspaper was published with the headline "Her dem Kurdî".
New penal courts: IGK
Lawyer Destina Yıldız said that the Administrative and Observation Boards put themselves in the place of a court and said: "Board members consist of people who give disciplinary punishment to prisoners and impose strip searches. This causes more violations."
Field research: Demand for education in mother language is 98.4 percent
According to Socio-Political Field Research Center, the frequency of speaking the mother language decreases as the age decreases. The research stated that women speak less in their mother language "on the street/in social life", and the rate of those demanding education in their mother language for their children is 98.4 percent.
New application will be made to Ministry of Justice for Imrali
Stating that they are preparing a new application to the Ministry of Justice against the Imrali isolation, ÖHD Istanbul Branch Co-chair İshak Demirel said: "We expect legal institutions and the public to be sensitive about this issue."
Prisoners protest for freedom of Abdullah Ocalan
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
No news from Journalist Suleyman Ahmet for 200 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 200 days, have remained unanswered so far.
Amed trustee ate 267 kilos appetizers!
Amed Metropolitan Municipality trustee spent 769 thousand Liras on appetizers under the name of "representation and entertainment expenses". A total of 267 kilos of appetizers were purchased.
25 children lost their lives in 'accidents'
At least 25 children lost their lives in 16 years as a result of being hit by vehicles driven by soldiers and police. In most of the cases filed regarding the deaths, the perpetrators were rewarded with impunity.
Doğan: The Kobanê Conspiracy Case decision will be important
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan emphasized that the new constitution should be democratic and civil and said that the decision to be made in the Kobanê Case will be important at this point.
Prisoners protest for freedom of Abdullah Ocalan
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
No news from Journalist Suleyman Ahmet for 199 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 199 days, have remained unanswered so far.
Youth on the field against special war
Calling for participation in the Gülistan Doku Football Tournament, which is still being prepared, DEM Party Youth Assembly Co-Spokesperson Rohat Gövercin called young people to the field against special war policies.
Prisoners who refuse 'intraoral searches' cannot access treatment
Ill prisoners in Kürkçüler Type F Closed Prison have not been able to receive treatment for years because they did not accept the imposition of "intraoral searches". Professor Doctor Ahmet Hilal said, "Access to the right to health must not be used as a separate punishment."
Government turns education into a puzzle board
AKP has been making an intense effort for years to transition to religious and nationalist education with 17 educational curriculum and 5 examination system changes. Zeliha Danyeli from Eğitim-Sen said that the government aims to make its idea permanent with the latest curriculum draft.
Last message from prisoner in action: We resist, you resist too
The family of Esma Ayaz, one of the prisoners who protested for the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, said that their daughter gave the message "We resist, you resist too" in the last meeting.
Preparations for Kurdistan Region parliamentary elections suspends
Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission suspended the preparations for the Kurdistan Region parliamentary elections.
Prisoners protest for freedom of Abdullah Ocalan
Political prisoners in prisons protest to demand the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues.
No news from Journalist Suleyman Ahmet for 197 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 197 days, have remained unanswered so far.
Imrali letter from Peace in Kurdistan to CPT
Members of parliament, writers, trade unionists, journalists and academics wrote a letter to the CPT to send a delegation to Imrali Island.
Journalist Buldan: One cannot talk about freedom without standing against isolation
Kurdish journalists emphasized that the isolation imposed on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan affects society as a whole. Journalist Keser Buldan said, "We cannot talk about freedom without standing against isolation."
Council member forced to resign by Begit: He offered a bribe
Bêrecuk Municipality Council member Ahmet Arar denied Mehmet Begit's claim that he "resigned" and said, "He said he would help me in any way, materially and morally, but I did not accept it."
7 people, including journalists, releases
7 people, including journalists Nurcan Yalçın and Derya Us, were released.
Journalists taken to courthouse
7 people, including detained journalists Nurcan Yalçın and Derya Us, were brought to the courthouse.
JINNEWS: 30 women murdered in April
According to the violence tally compiled by JINNEWS, at least 30 women and 2 children were murdered in April, and 15 women and 1 child died suspiciously.
New 3-month family visit ban to Abdullah Öcalan
A new 3-month family visit ban was imposed on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, who has not been heard from for 38 months, on the grounds of "disciplinary punishment".
MKG: 10 journalists were detained in April
MKG announced its rights violations report for April. The report noted that 10 journalists were detained and the trial of 24 journalists İs ongoing.
Application to meet to Abdullah Ocalan from lawyers
The lawyers of Asrın Law Firm applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate to meet with their client Abdullah Ocalan, whom they had not heard from for 38 months.
35 transport from prisons in Riha in 45 days
35 political prisoners from Urfa Type T Prisons No. 1 and 2 were transported to different prisons in the last 45 days.
No news from Journalist Suleyman Ahmet for 196 days
All applications made by the family and lawyers of Rojnews editor Suleyman Ahmet, who has been detained by KDP's intelligence agency Parastin for 196 days, have remained unanswered so far.