Foundation linked to abuse of dozens of children to give ‘morality’ lessons
The Ensar Foundation, which came to public attention after dozens of children were abused, will organize a quiz competition in Mersin teaching moral and religious values to children under a protocol signed with the Ministry of Education.
Call to join ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally: For Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom
Makbule Yavuzer, Co-Chair of KATDER, called for participation in the rally to be held on 4 January, saying: “The physical freedom of our leader, who is the chief negotiator for peace, must be ensured. For this reason, let us join the rally on 4 January.”
In 10 months 17 thousand dogs reported dead in Ankara shelters
It has been alleged that 17 thousand 790 dogs housed in municipal shelters died of “natural causes.”
Call for legal reforms and a commission to uncover massacres
On the anniversaries of the Maraş and Roboskî massacres, the İskenderun branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD) called for legal reforms to uncover all massacres and for the establishment of a Truth Commission.
OHD call for ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally
Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) has called for participation in the "Hope and Freedom" rally to be held in Amed (Diyarbakır) on 4 January, stating in announcements made in many cities that "defending the 'right to hope' is defending peace."
Mazloum Abdi to visit Damascus
It has been reported that Mazloum Abdi, General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), will visit Damascus before the end of the year and that there is consensus on the necessity of integrating the SDF into the Syrian army.
Systematic violence against prisoners reported at Erzurum Prison
Prisoner Oktay Gul, held at Erzurum Dumlu No. 2 Prison, stated during a weekly phone call that prisoners are being subjected to systematic violence by prison guards.
Wan Bar Association’s Kaya: There are prison administrations seeking to sabotage the process
Lawyer Halil Kaya, a member of the Prison Commission of the Wan (Van) Bar Association, stated that serious rights violations are taking place in prisons and that the release of ill prisoners and those who have completed their sentences is being postponed, adding that there are prison administrations “seeking to sabotage the process.”
Abdullah Ocalan: Islam means returning to the spirit of the Medina Charter
Abdullah Ocalan sent a message to the 1st Ordinary Congress of the Mesopotamia Islamic Research Federation, said, "Democratic Islam means returning to the spirit of the Medina Charter."
Parliamentary Commission’s mandate extended by two months
The mandate of the Parliamentary Commission has been extended by an additional two months by unanimous vote.
Prisoners prevented from speaking Kurdish in court
Four prisoners standing trial in Antalya on charges of allegedly damaging the wire mesh on the windows were prevented by the judge from presenting their defense in Kurdish.
Call for ‘Hope and Freedom’ rally: Physical freedom of Ocalan must be secured
Gulcan Kacmaz Sayyigit, co-spokesperson for the Democratic Unity Initiative called for participation in the rally to be held in Amed (Diyarbakır) on 4 January and said, "Mr Abdullah Ocalan's physical freedom must be secured, the right to hope must be implemented."
Clashes intensify: Transitional Government kills a woman
A woman was killed and the number of wounded rose to 15 in attacks by armed groups affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government on the Sheikhmaqsud and Eshrefiye neighbourhoods of Aleppo.
Attack on internal security forces in Aleppo
Two people were injured in an attack on Aleppo internal security forces.
A restricted district on the border
With its 38 restricted settlements, Colemêrg’s Çelê (Çukurca) district has become the center of “securitized” policies, effectively eliminating civilian life.