Prisoner beaten for refusing mouth search
Emrecan Demir, a prisoner held in Samsun Kavak S-Type High-Security Prison, was reportedly beaten by prison guards on August 4 for refusing mouth search during a hospital transfer. Father Hasan Demir, called for an independent delegation to investigate conditions in the prison.
Letter from Abdullah Öcalan to the people of Mexmûr Camp
Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, in a letter sent to the people of Mexmûr (Makhmur) Refugee Camp, stated that social, political and legal issues will be addressed in a collective manner and a solution will be reached on this basis.
Final declaration of Common Position Conference announced
In the final declaration of the Conference of North and East Syria Components on Common Position, it was emphasised that they insist on building a free, democratic, pluralist and decentralised Syria.
We have to carry out process with a sensitivity says Parliamen Speaker
Speaking at the opening of the second meeting of the commission, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said: “We have to carry out the process with a sensitivity that can meet the opinions and expectations of the nation.”
Message of common position from Alevi and Druze representatives
Alevi and Druze representatives sent a message to the Conference of North and East Syria Components emphasised unity and solidarity.
'Conference on Common Position' in North and East Syria: Pluralism is a strength, not a threat
Îlham Ehmed, who made the opening speech of the Conference on the Common Position, stated that the components of North and East Syria have shown that pluralism is not a threat but a strength and said: "The new Syria cannot be built without recognising the rights of all components and ensuring their active participation."
ISIG: 204 workers lost their lives in workplace homicides
Worker Health and Worker Safety Assembly (ISIG) announced the report on workplace homicides in July. According to the report, 204 workers lost their lives in July.
HPG BIM: Turkey's attacks continue
Peoples Defence Forces Press Liaison Centre (HPG BIM) announced that Turkey continued its attacks despite the ceasefire decision.
Exhibition to be opened in memory of journalist Huseyin Deniz
A ceramic exhibition will be organised in memory of journalist-writer Huseyin Deniz, who was murdered by Gendarmerie Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Organization (JİTEM), with the slogan "We protect our memory".
Rudaw outpaces pro-government media: Call to ‘surrender’ directed at fallen HPG fighter
Pro-government media outlets aligned with Turkey’s AKP and Iraq’s KDP have prominently featured the call from the mother of Şeyma Sancar, a member of the HPG who lost her life during a chemical weapons attack by the Turkish military in April 2022 in the Zap region’s Çiyareş area, urging fighters to “surrender.”
Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Çam's condition critical
Şimel Çam, daughter of the ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Çam who suffered two heart attacks in prison, stated that her father's health is worsening and called on the parliamentary commission to prioritize the release of ill prisoners.
Prosecutor imposes forced remorse on prisoner: Release delayed for a year
Mehmet İsa Aydoğan’s release has been postponed for the third time after he refused to accept imposed remorse. The prosecutor threatened Aydoğan by saying, “I won’t let you go easily.”
‘Solving Kurdish issue is the only path for Circassian identity to survive’
Circassian writer Kuban Kural stated that the Peace and Democratic Society Process initiated by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan represents a crucial opportunity not only for Kurds but also for other marginalized peoples like the Circassians. “The resolution of the Kurdish issue is the only way for Circassian identity to survive in this geography,” he said.
Singer Sezen Aksu calls for ill prisoners
Singer Sezen Aksu, who made a statement for detainees Ayse Barim and Murat Calik, called on the government: "The health and life of all seriously ill prisoners and convicts is your obligation."
Mass grave found in Dohuk
Mass graves belonging to 7 people were found in Mêrgetî village of Amêdiyê district of Dohuk city in the Federated Kurdistan Region