Öcalan must be released if there is to be real peace
Stating that peace is a deferred need of this country, Pir Sultan Abdal Cultural Association (PSAKD) Chair Cuma Erçe said, "The issue is a matter of changing the mentality. Abdullah Öcalan and all political prisoners must be released if a real peace is to be discussed.”
Öcalan: Democratic society, peace and integration are three key concepts of process
The İmralı Delegation made a statement on its meeting with Abdullah Öcalan. It was stated that Öcalan said that "Democratic society, peace and integration are the three key concepts of this process."
Programme for World Peace Day in Êlih announced
In Êlih (Batman), a march will be held and a "Peace Platform" will be set up on the occasion of the World Peace Day on 1 September.
DEM Party’s Çetin Yıldız calls for participation in Kadıköy peace rally
Çetin Yıldız, member of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, announced ongoing preparations for the peace rally to be held on August 31 in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district under the slogan "Raise Your Voice for Peace for a Democratic Society," marking the upcoming World Peace Day. He invited everyone to join and express their belief in democracy.
Human rights activist calls for dialogue with Abdullah Öcalan and legal reforms
Vetha Aydın, member of the Human Rights Association (İHD) Executive Board, urged the parliamentary commission to prioritize legal reforms that would eliminate human rights violations, emphasizing the necessity of initiating dialogue with Abdullah Öcalan as part of the peace process.
SOHR: Transitional government executed 95 Druze
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) announced that the forces of the transitional government in Damascust executed 95 Druze, including 12 women, on the streets.
Rojava can be a peace project for the Middle East says Salih Muslim
Salih Muslim stated that a unique democratic experience is taking place in Rojava despite Turkey's attacks and that this model can be a peace project for the Middle East.
Reaction to attempt to demolish the gravestone of Önkol siblings
Reacting to the attempt to demolish the gravestones of Önkol siblings in Licê, MEBYA-DER Co-chair Gurbet Seviktek said: "The construction of social peace passes through respecting the values of the people."
‘Right to hope" must be implemented says former Speaker of Parliament Arınç
Speaking at the parliamentary commission, former Speaker of Parliament Bülent Arınç emphasized that Kurds are seeking equal citizenship and stressed that the “Right to Hope” must be implemented without fail.
Former Speakers of Parliament at the Commission meeting
The Commission on National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy, which was established in the Parliament for the solution of the Kurdish issue, is holding its 7th meeting. Former Speakers of Parliament attended the commission meeting.
DEM Party delegation set off for İmralı to meet Öcalan
Wan MP Pervin Buldan, Riha MP Mithat Sancar and Asrin Law Office lawyer Faik Özgür Erol, who are part of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Imrali Delegation, set off for Imrali Island to meet with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Blocking Kurdish language violates the spirit of peace, says Peace Mother
Sultan Bozkurt, a member of the Peace Mothers Initiative, criticized the parliamentary commission for blocking Kurdish-language speeches, calling it "a violation of the fundamental philosophy of peace efforts." She emphasized, "Our mother tongue is our red line. No one can block it."
Expectations from the Commission in Amed and Wan
Citizens living in Amed and Wan are urging the newly established parliamentary commission to swiftly implement legal reforms. Their primary demands include the release of Abdullah Öcalan and education in the mother tongue.
Release of prisoner delayed for 3 months for not comment on 'process'
The release of prisoner Halil Ay was postponed for 3 months due to his refusal to comment on the Peace and Democratic Society Process.
Demands from TBB President to Commission
Speaking at the parliamentary commission, TBB President Erinç Sağkan emphasised that problems such as "arbitrary arrests, freedom of the press and freedom of expression, non-compliance with judicial decisions and trustee practice" should be solved at the first stage.