Abdullah Öcalan sends message to European delegation
Abdullah Öcalan sent a message to the European delegation that wanted to visit him. "I see it as part of the will for social peace, a democratic resolution, and the shared aspiration of peoples to live freely together."
Occupation continues in Serêkaniyê, Girê Spî, and Efrîn
Despite the months-old agreement signed between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus administration, paramilitary groups continue their occupation of Serêkaniyê, Girê Spî, and Efrîn.
Embargo continues in Makhmur: Hundreds of patients unable to access treatment
Due to the embargo imposed by Iraq on Makhmur (Mexmur) Camp, patients are unable to access medical treatment, and students are deprived of resources. Camp officials have called for the embargo to be lifted.
Health of ill prisoners worsens in Antalya prisons
The health conditions of dozens of seriously ill prisoners held in Antalya prisons are deteriorating. The Antalya Prisoners and Convicts Families Solidarity Association (TUAY-DER) and the families are calling on the government to enact legal measures and release ill prisoners.
‘Workers must be the subject of the process’
DEM Party Central Executive Board member İlknur Birol emphasized that workers must be the subjects of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process," stating, "Workers should participate in the struggle with their knowledge and experience."
Increased Pressure on Kurds in Iran: Demand for autonomy suppressed
Following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Iranian regime has intensified its crackdown on the Kurdish population. Journalist Hiva Zarie stated that the regime aims to suppress Kurdish demands for autonomy through increased repression, in order to prevent a potential popular uprising.
Details of the draft DEM Party to submit for the commission
DEM Party will submit its draft regarding the planned commission to be established in the Parliament today. The draft includes many proposals.
European Delegation Visits DEM Party in Istanbul
A 39-member European delegation, visiting Turkey as part of a campaign to meet Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, visited the Istanbul Provincial Organization of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party.
Family of Rozerin Çukur Reacts to Constitutional Court Ruling: We could not find justice
The family of Rozerin Çukur, a 17-year-old girl killed during the curfews imposed in Amed’s Sur district, has denounced the Turkish Constitutional Court’s (AYM) ruling that her “right to life was not violated.” The family stated, “We could not find justice at the Constitutional Court either.”
Delegation from Europe submits petition to meet Abdullah Öcalan
A 39-person delegation from Europe submitted a petititon requesting to meet Abdullah Öcalan to the Asrın Law Office.
Fatma Bostan Ünsal: Concrete legal and political steps must accompany peace rhetoric
Human rights advocate and academic Fatma Bostan Ünsal has called on the Turkish government to take tangible political and legal steps in addition to rhetorical gestures within the ongoing "Peace and Democratic Society Process," warning that further delay would deepen the country’s crises.
Bar Association Chairs urge TBB to form legal monitoring committees
Doğukan Kudat, Chair of the Dersim Bar Association, called on the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) to establish legal monitoring and observation committees in light of ongoing talks around the resolution of the Kurdish issue. Hakkari (Colemêrg) Bar Association Chair Ergün Canan added, “A commission will be formed in Parliament, followed by legal reforms.”
Seferi Yılmaz: Everyone must work for peace against war profiteers
Known to the public since 2005 for catching soldiers red-handed attempting to bomb his bookstore amid debates on solving the Kurdish issue through dialogue, Seferi Yılmaz said: "Everyone must work day and night for peace against war profiteers."
Let’s hold firmly to the process says Writer Faik Tac
Writer Faik Tac, who participated in the festival in Tetwan, said: “Öcalan’s call has opened the door to a new era for art as well. Let’s hold firmly to the process. If the bans are lifted, society will breathe.”
Operation against CHP members in Izmir: Tunç Soyer detained
Many people including former İzmir mayor Tunç Soyer and CHP Provincial Chair Şenol Aslanoğlu were detained in the morning hours within the investigation launched by İzmir Public Prosecutor's Office against İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.