Witnessed the historic ceremony: Kurds should trust themselves, not the state
Türkan Durç, one of the names who watched the historic ceremony of the Peace and Democratic Society Group, said: "We were both sad and happy. Kurds should trust themselves, not the state, they should trust Öcalan."
Urgent demands from TTB for the process
The Turkish Medical Association has pointed out that the government has a great responsibility in the "Peace and Democratic Society Process" and listed the steps to be taken immediately.
Druze Spiritual Leader: The statement made in our name does not reflect our will
The Spiritual Leader of the Druze Community, Sheikh Hekmat al-Hijrî, in a video statement addressed to the people, announced that the statement issued on the approval of the entry of Damascus forces into Suwayda was prepared under pressure and does not reflect their real will.
Nagehan Avcil from OHD: Recognition of the ‘Right to Hope’ will contribute to the peace process
Ahead of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers meeting in September, Nagehan Avçil from the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) announced they will submit a new notification regarding the “right to hope,” emphasizing that this right contributes not only legally but also to the democratic societal process.
Newala Qesaba faces threat of concrete development
Fırat Şimşek, Secretary of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) in Sêrt (Siirt), criticized the trustee administration’s recent decision to open Newala Qesaba to development, warning that the revision plans aim to erase the area’s social memory.
Lawyer following ceremony: Legal reforms must be implemented swiftly
Baver Mizrak, member of the Amed (Diyarbakır) Bar Association Executive Board, described the Peace and Democratic Society Group’s disarmament as a “goodwill gesture” and stressed the urgent need for rapid legal and constitutional reforms.
Tells PJAK meeting: Freedom is only possible through national unity
Dr. Şêrko Heme Emîn, a member of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delegation that recently met with PJAK (Kurdistan Free Life Party) officials, spoke to media about the importance of Kurdish unity. “Peace, freedom, and equality are only possible through national unity,” he said.
Margaret Owen: No real peace process can until Öcalan is free
Lawyer Margaret Owen said that Abdullah Öcalan must be physically free for the success of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process".
'Democratic Society Meetings' continue
In the public meetings held within the scope of "Democratic Society Meetings", citizens expressed their concerns and suggestions regarding the process.
14 July resistance fighters commemorated in many cities
Those who lost their lives in the 14 July Great Death Fast were commemorated in many cities.
DEM Party Imrali Delegation to meet Minister of Justice
Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Imrali Delegation will meet with Minister of Justice Yilmaz Tunc on Wednesday at 11.00 am local time.
DEM Party İmralı Delegation's statement on 'meeting note'
The DEM Party’s Imrali Delegation said in a statement on the alleged notes of the Imrali talks, “No interview notes of documents other than those announced by our delegation should be relied upon.”
Ahmet Özer released from 'urban concencus' case
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Ozer was released during the hearing of the trial in the context of "urban concencus". Ozer was not released as he was also under arrest from a different case.
Request of arrest to 3 people beaten for listening to Kurdish song
3 members of Kaya family, who were beaten and detained for listening to Kurdish songs, were referred to the court with the request for arrest. Kaya family of 10 people returning from a picnic at 21.00 pm local time yesterday evening in Bayrampasa district of Istanbul was beaten and detained by the police because they were listening to a Kurdish song in their car.
High-level meeting between KDP and PUK
Senior executives from Kudistan Democrat Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) came together in Pirmam.