‘Öcalan should be heard by parliament commission’
Zeynel Kete, Co-chair of the Democratic Alevi Association (DAD) and representative of the Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, emphasized that Abdullah Öcalan should be heard by the parliamentary commission. “Öcalan and his team should come to Parliament. Bringing the parties together will strengthen the peace process,” he said.
She lost two children in conflict: We want our language and identity
Saide Ulugana, who lost two of her children in the conflicts and attended the Peace and Democratic Society Group’s weapon-burning ceremony, spoke about her pain and hopes. "The bodies of our children were given to us in boxes and bags, yet despite all this pain, we say ‘peace’," she said.
Ministry's response to 'condolence ban': The family left of their own accord!
The Ministry of Interior responded to a parliamentary motion on the police prevention of the condolence service for HPG soldier Abdurrahim Erzen, claiming that the family left the condolence house of their own accord. Mother Asya Erzen denied the ministry.
'The commission is working, but isolation continues'
Lokman Şaman, a member of ÖHD, said: "The work of the parliamentary commission continues, but Öcalan's conditions have still not been fulfilled and the isolation continues de facto."
Attempt to demolish grave by military in Licê
Soldiers wanted to demolish the graves of YJA Star member Azize Önkol (Dicle Avaşin) and HPG member Rojhat Önkol (Laşer Çem) in Kêlesi hamlet of Çemê Elika (Birlik) rural neighbourhood in Licê district of Amed (Diyarbakır).
Öcalan must be heard as the primary party to the process says DEM Party MP
DEM Party MP and Parliamentary Commission member Meral Danış Beştaş emphasized that Abdullah Öcalan, as a principal actor and interlocutor in the peace process, must be heard. “I believe the commission will visit İmralı in the coming weeks and that this meeting will take place,” she said.
Transfer of prisoner refusing to go to hospital in slippers cancelled
The hospital transfer of prisoner Yasin Kaya, held in Şırnak T-Type Closed Prison, was cancelled after he refused to comply with the enforced rule of wearing slippers. Additionally, a letter sent to another prisoner was confiscated by prison authorities.
İmralı Delegation to go to İmralı on Thursday to meet Öcalan
The Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation will hold a meeting with Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan on İmralı Island on Thursday.
Schedule of 6th and 7th meetings of the Commission announced
The Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy will listen to the heads of bar associations and former parliamentary speakers.
Zeki Bayhan’s letter on isolation translated into three languages
A letter written by Kurdish political prisoner Zeki Bayhan, who was transferred to İmralı Prison as part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, has been translated into three languages and published in the journal Feminist Asylum.
Prisoners face book bans and restrictions on activities due to alleged staff shortages
Prisoners at Kocaeli No. 2 High-Security Prison report facing severe restrictions on their basic rights, including access to books, social and sports activities, and family visits. Authorities justify the limitations by citing "staff shortages," while some books are being confiscated for being “inappropriate,” despite not being officially banned.
‘Kurds and Turks at a historic crossroads: Peace must be unconditionally supported’
Feminist political scientist Françoise Vergès, expressing her support for Abdullah Öcalan’s recent call, stated that Kurds and Turks stand at a historic crossroads, emphasizing that "peace must be unconditionally supported."
Statement from Autonomous Administration regarding elections
The Autonomous Administration pointed out that the Transitional Government's announcement that elections will not be held in North and East Syria due to "security" claims is an attempt to legitimise the politics of denial and called on international institutions and the UN not to recognise the elections.
No news from three prisoners sentenced to death in Iran
Kurdistan Human Rights Organisation announced that political prisoners Pejman Sultani (30), Eli Soran Qasimi (28) and Rojgar Begzade (42) were unlawfully transferred from Urmia Prison to Sucan General Prison.