Flags at DEM Party election office removed
Party flags hanging at DEM Party's Kulu election office were removed by two unidentified people.
Demand 'Kurdish must be the official and educational language'
Political parties and non-governmental organizations, which were prevented from distributing leaflets in Wan on the occasion of February 21 Mother Language Day, demanded that Kurdish be the official and educational language after their march.
Lawyers apply to go to Imralı
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 34 months.
Not been releases for a year due to 'low life principle'
Sinan Sütpak, a 31-year prisoner who should have been released a year ago, is not released due to "low life principle".
DEM Party's decides to nominate candidates in 3 cities
DEM Party decided to enter the elections with its own candidates in the center and all districts of Izmir, Muğla and Balıkesir.
Iranian regime detained 4 people who made video clip in Kurdish
After the video clip made by Kurdish artist Elî Kerîmî for his song "Welat" was distributed in North Khorasan, 4 people who took part in the production of the video were detained.
The delegation started their visit in Istanbul: Abdullah Ocalan must be released
The delegation of the “International Solution to the Kurdish Issue and Against Isolation Delegation", which made its first visit to Asrın Law Firm in Istanbul, said: We denounce Abdullah Ocalan's solitary confinement as a sheer violation of human rights and international law. It is time for the release of Abdullah Ocalan.”
Dr. Thoreau Redcrow: Ocalan is only solution that can salvage the Turkish Republic
Stating that Turkish state and Erdogan’s regime uses the inhuman isolation against Ocalan as a way of attacking the Kurds psychologically. Redcrow said: “Ending Ocalan’s isolation and entering into negotiations with him for a lasting peace is the only solution that can salvage the Turkish Republic”
Hunger strike in prisons on its 86th day
The hunger strike in prisons demanding "Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan and solution to the Kurdish issue" has entered its 86th day.
Kurdish elective courses: There are students but no teachers
While thousands of students applied for Kurdish elective courses, only 132 teachers were appointed in 12 years. Kurdish Teachers' Initiative Spokesperson Emin Ay said: "We must make a loud demand for education in the mother tongue."
Reason for preventing release: 'Not ready to integrate with society'
The release of 3 prisoners from Sincan Women's Prison was prevented on the grounds of "not being ready to integrate with society" and "not being well behaved".
Artists: The Kurdish issue must be solved for social peace
Artists Ali Sesal and Ramazan Veliecelioğlu, one of the signatories of the "Let's Be a Voice for Peace" declaration, emphasized that the Kurdish issue must be solved as a priority to ensure social peace in the new century of the republic.
Dîjle: The struggle for Kurdish to be the language of education must be increased
Kurdish Literary Association Co-President Rêdûr Dîjle said: "The struggle must be increased for the Kurdish language to become the official and educational language."
The Rojava Revolution is also a 'language revolution'
During the construction process initiated after the revolution in Northern and Eastern Syria, the most important area is language and cultural studies. Neriman Evdike, Co-Spokesperson of the Council of Literature, said: "The Rojava Revolution is also a language revolution."
DEM Party district co-chairs detained
The police detained DEM Party Esenyurt District Organization co-chairs Bahar Karataş and Fatih Ergün and searched the party building.
DEM Party member Aslan asked for information about Ocalan after the Gemlik earthquake
DEM Party member Newroz Uysal Aslan wanted the public to be informed about whether there was any damage to Imralı Prison due to the earthquake in Gemlik today.
Mass march on Mother Language Day in Wan
24 institutions gathered in Wan organized a march on "21 February World Mother Language Day" and said: "Our language is our honour".
Letter from Wan to PKK Leader Ocalan
DEM Party Wan Youth Assembly members sent a letter to PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan within the scope of the "#İmralıya1000Mektup (#1000LetterstoImralı)" campaign.
DEM Party in many cities
Thousands of people attended the DEM Party's candidate reception and office openings in Wan, Riha and Istanbul. The message given in the enthusiastic programs was to "send the trustees".
Justice Watch: Resistance will definitely succeed
Those who took part in the Justice Watch protests held in many centres gave the message that the resistance in prisons and outside will definitely be successful.
'Mother Language' seminar from Amed Kurdish Institute
The linguist, writer and translator, who attended the seminar organized by Amed Kurdish Institute, drew attention to the importance of the mother language and asked for it to be embraced.
'Bijî Serok Apo' chants in front of White House
In the statement made by the Rojava Emergency Committee in front of the White House, the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan was demanded and the US was called to end its complicity in Turkey's attacks on Northern and Eastern Syria.
Femicide in Manavgat
In Manavgat, Banu Uzun was murdered with a firearm by the man she broke up with two years ago.
Release of 30-year seriously ill prisoner postponed second time
The release of Soydan Akay, a seriously ill prisoner who spent 30 years in solitary cell for 5 years, was postponed for 6 months for the second time due to "not being well behaved".
Landslide in Afghanistan: At least 25 dead
It was stated that at least 25 people lost their lives in the landslide caused by heavy snowfall in the northeast of Afghanistan.
Hunger strike in prisons on its 85th day
The hunger strike in prisons demanding "Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan and solution to the Kurdish issue" has entered its 85th day.
Yaşar Kırmızı releases after 32 years
Yaşar Kırmızı, who was released from prison after 32 years, was welcomed by his friends.
No news from journalist detained by KDP for 118 days
The situation of Rojnews editor Süleyman Ahmet, who was detained by forces affiliated with the KDP, has not been announced for 118 days.
21 February International Mother Language Day: Kurdish is still banned
The demand for Kurdish, which is still included in the parliamentary minutes as an "unknown language", to be the language of education is not accepted. Managers of associations fighting for languages called on parents to "teach your children their mother language".
Göksoy: Women-oriented local government is possible with co-chairship
Stating that women-oriented local government is possible with the co-chairship model, Mimoza Women's Association Chair Çiğdem Göksoy said: "This system also enables women to benefit from the service."
'World Mother Language Day' panel: There is a linguistic genocide in Turkey
In the panel organized by Newspaper Sabro, SUDEF and IHD within the scope of World Mother Language Day, it was pointed out that a linguistic genocide was taking place in Turkey and it was emphasized that the people should show a common struggle on this issue.
2 relatives of Hadi Amiri were killed
Two relatives of Badr Organization leader Hadi Amiri were killed in an armed attack in Baghdad.
Latest situation in the Israel-Hamas war: Deaths approached 30 thousand
The number of Palestinians who lost their lives since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 17, 2023 has increased to 28 thousand 985 in the last 24 hours.
A new lawsuit against Türkiye for not paying compensation from Iraq
Iraq filed a new lawsuit in the US Supreme Court to pay the compensation that the Paris Court sentenced Turkey to pay regarding the sale of oil from the Kurdistan Region.
Justice Watch in 6 cities: Demand for freedom for Abdullah Ocalan
Activists who were at the Justice Watch for the physical freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan said: "We want the freedom of our leader."
Statement against drugs in Êlih
Drawing attention to the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes in the country, Êlih Labor and Democracy Platform listed the precautions that must be taken.
A march for the Kurdish language will be held in Wan
DEM Party and DBP Wan Provincial organizations announced that they will organize a march for Kurdish language on February 19 within the scope of World Mother Language Day events.
New election music: Serfiraz bo DEM Party
DEM Party introduced a new election song it prepared for the March 31 local elections. Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) introduced a new election song in the program it organized regarding the election declaration in Ankara. Omer Barası and Erol Saybak wrote the lyrics of the music "Serfiraz bo DEM Partî", which was prepared in Kurmancî and Kirmanckî dialects. The music and arrangement was made by Deng û Beng Studio and the singer who sang the song is Hozan Comerd. The lyrics of the music are as follows:
DEM Party's election manifesto, article by article
DEM Party's election manifesto included many projects for all segments of society, especially women, children, disabled, young and elderly people. In the manifesto, it was emphasized that "We will all win with the DEM Party, regardless of whether you, me or we. We will definitely succeed."
What is in the DEM Party's women's election manifesto?
DEM Party's women's election manifesto emphasized equal representation and stated that "ecology unions, lines against violence, barrier-free living centres, free women's cooperatives, dengbêj houses and women's political academies" would be opened.
Women's election manifesto from DEM Party: We are the only party that defends equal representation
Speaking at her party's women's election manifesto program, DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları emphasized that they are the only party advocating gender equality and said: "Co-chairship and equal representation do not exist in any party."
Jin magazine is published with the headline 'Mother Language'
The new issue of Jin magazine met with the readers with the headline "Ziwan, ziman, zimanê zikmakî".
No news from journalist detained by KDP for 117 days
The situation of Rojnews editor Süleyman Ahmet, who was detained by forces affiliated with the KDP, has not been announced for 117 days.
Hunger strike in prisons on its 84th day
The hunger strike in prisons demanding "Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan and solution to the Kurdish issue" has entered its 84th day.
Only 3 of AKP's 248 candidates are women
AKP is preparing for the elections in Kurdistan in partnership with the MHP. Only 3 of the 248 names announced as mayoral candidates by the AKP, are women.
Newroz gift to children: Çand Ma
Ma Music is preparing to open Çand Ma for children to receive art education in their mother tongue. Şêrko Kanîwar stated that Çand Ma would be a Newroz gift to children and called: "Let's build it together."
Dr. Nevruz Uğur: 70 percent of children who drop out of school have different mother tongue and education language
Stating that children who cannot receive education in their mother tongue are at a disadvantage in schools and cannot access their right to education in a healthy way, Dr. Nevruz Uğur said: “The mother tongue of 70 percent of the children who drop out of schools is different from the language of education."
Kışanak: We are setting off to build bridges of peace from Diyarbakır to Ankara
DEM Party has selected Oztürk Türkdoğan and prisoner politician Gültan Kışanak as co-mayor candidates for Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. In her candidacy message, Kışanak said: "We are setting out to build social and peace bridges from Diyarbakır to Ankara, and from Ankara to all over Turkey."
Tens of thousands of people met in Cologne for Abdullah Ocalan
Tens of thousands of people from different countries of Europe met in Cologne for the freedom of PKK Leader Abdullah Ocalan .
Wan Metropolitan Municipality trustee blocked Kurdish billboards
The Kurdish posters prepared by DEM Party and DBP regarding the February 21 World Mother Language Day and local elections were prevented from being hung on billboards by the trustee-run Wan Metropolitan Municipality.