Release of 14 prisoners postponed in Karabuk Prison
The release of 14 prisoner at Karabuk T-Type Closed Prison was postponed between April and August on various grounds.
Commemoration held for victims of the Dîgor Massacre
Seventeen people who were killed in the Dîgor Massacre were commemorated on the 32nd anniversary of their deaths.
OMCT Member invited Commission: Without listening to Öcalan, the process will remain incomplete
Dr. Osman İşçi, a member of the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) Central Council, who was invited to the Commission, emphasized that the process of resolving the Kurdish issue cannot succeed without hearing from Abdullah Öcalan. He drew a parallel with South Africa, noting, “The commission there could not conclude its process without meeting Nelson Mandela.”
‘Democracy must exist for peace to be achieved’
Citizens from Bazarcix (Pazarcık) in Mereş (Maraş) emphasised that for peace to be established in Turkey, the foundations of law, justice, democracy and freedoms must first be secured.
Isolation is the greatest obstacle to peace academician Nese Ozgen
Nese Ozgen, member of the European Forum for Freedom and Peace (EFFP) and campaign coordinator for "I Want to Visit Öcalan," stated that isolation remains the biggest barrier to achieving peace.
Confidentiality order in case of murdered cousins continues for 10 years
The deaths of Rahmi Kızıltaş, a father of three, and his cousin Abdullah Toprak during the 2015 curfews in Gimgim (Varto), Muş, remain unresolved as a decade-long confidentiality order continues to block access to the case file.
'Freedom will win, not isolation' rally to organise in Wan
A rally will be organised in Wan (Van) by The Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA), Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on 23 August with the slogan “Freedom will win, not isolation”.
Gun attack on Evrensel Newspaper office in Izmir
An armed attack was organised against the Izmir office of Evrensel Newspaper at night and one person was detained.
He tell practices in prison where he released
Mehmet Beşaltı, who was released from Erzincan High Security Prison on July 29, revealed that during outdoor yard time, prison authorities prevented them from exercising by claiming, “You might be taking too much breath.”
'The weapons that liberated Shengal became a symbol of peace'
Êzidî Women's Freedom Movement (Tevgera Azadiya Jinên Êzidî-TAJÊ) Coordination member Neam Şengal, who watched the weapons burning ceremony in Casena, said, "The weapons that liberated Shengal became a symbol of peace.”
32 Years after the massacre: They wanted us to blame the PKK
Zahir Serbest, who was arrested after enduring 17 days of torture while wounded during the Dîgor Massacre, stated, “The state and the court constantly tried to blame the PKK, but we knew all the police officers who opened fire.”
Armenia's sovereignty put at risk: Could change the demographic situation
Reacting to the corridor agreement, Tigran Khzmalyan, chairman of the European Party of Armenia, said that the agreement puts Armenia's sovereignty at risk, adding, "It could change the political, geopolitical, economic and demographic situation in the region."
Reaction to obstruction of condolences: Religious and legal offence
Reacting against the attacks against the condolences of the HPG members who lost their lives and the violation of the families' right to mourn, Mele Sait Özdemir said that the right to mourn is sacred in all beliefs and that it is a crime both legally and religiously.
Ferda Fahrioğlu: NGOs must take a proactive role in the peace struggle
Academician Ferda Fahrioğlu emphasized that civil society organizations (NGOs) should not wait to be invited to participate but must proactively engage in the peace process to help socialize it. She highlighted the importance of the parliamentary commission using reports from NGOs to advance the efforts.
‘If there is sincere will to solve the Kurdish issue, right to hope must be upheld’
Zilan Aydın, a member of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD), has emphasized that implementing the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling on the "right to hope" for Abdullah Öcalan is essential if there is genuine intent to resolve the Kurdish issue.