Abdullah Ocalan: I call on all Kurds to unite on democratic grounds
Abdullah Öcalan stated that the fate of the Middle East will change if the process in Turkey succeeds and added: "I call on all Kurds to come together and unite on democratic grounds."
Area around Tishreen Dam bombed once again
Turkey, its paramilitary groups and DAESH continue their attacks on North and East Syria. Drones bombed the area around Tishreen (Tişrîn) Dam in the south of Kobani (Kobanê) city of Euphrates Region last night.
‘Kurdish must be granted official status through constitutional and legal reform’
Mehmet Emin Gökdemir of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) stated that constitutional reform alone is not sufficient to recognize Kurdish; restrictive laws such as the Law on Unification of Education must also be amended.
Abdullah Öcalan poster at 'Peace Rally'
A poster of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan was unveiled at the "Peace Rally" held in Istanbyl on World Peace Day.
World Peace Day message from Abdullah Ocalan: Peace is not merely a wish, but a concrete reality
In his message sent on 1 September, Abdullah Öcalan said, "Real peace can only be achieved when freedom, democracy, and social justice are embodied in every aspect of life. This social transformation is not only a right of our peoples, but also the primary responsibility of the new era we are entering."
HPG: Turkey's attacks continue
People’s Defense Forces Liaison Centre (HPG-BIM) announded that Turkey continued its attacks despite the ceasefire decision.
Iraq is being divided through strategic alliances, says academic Berwarî
Commenting on recent developments in Iraq, academic Kamuran Berwarî said that the country is being divided through international alliances. “Rojava's democratic confederalism offers a model for Iraq. If the people are included in the process, a democratic Iraq can be built,” he stated.
Sociologist Craig Calhoun supports Öcalan's call
Supporting Abdullah Öcalan's call, American sociologist Craig Calhoun said: "I hope those trying to negotiate peace with the Turkish state meet with success."
Release after 33 years in prison: The commission Mmust fulfill its responsibility
Releasing from prison after 33 years Deniz Güzel visited his brother’s grave and stated: “Everyone must do their part for peace and democracy. The commission must also fulfill its responsibility and truly understand the demands.”
‘If you carrying out a process, you should also meet with interlocutor”
Mustafa Bilici, a member of the Future Party's parliamentary commission, said: "If you are conducting a process, you need to meet with the interlocutor," in response to calls for the commission to meet with Abdullah Ocalan.
Kurdish Research Association demand status for Kurdish language
Remziye Alparslan, Co-chair of the Kurdish Research Association, pointed out that the parliamentary commission should listen to associations working on language and emphasised that their demands are "Kurdish status and Kurdish education".
Attack on prisoners in Dumlu Prison
It is stated that the chief warden physically assaulted prisoners in Dumlu High Security Closed Prison No 1.
UN: 841 people executed in Iran in 8 months
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has announced that 841 people have been executed in Iran since the beginning of 2025.
Third day of the 'Social Democratic Alliance Conference'
"Social Democratic Alliance in the Arab World Conference" held in Silêmaniyê (Sulaymaniyah) continues on its third day.
Commission should listen to Abdullah Öcalan says Lawyer Ekin Yeter Moray
ÖHD Co-Chair Ekin Yeter Moray said that Abdullah Öcalan should be heard by a parliamentary commission for a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue, adding that there has been no change in the isolation conditions in İmralı.