Socialist Organizations: We all have duties for a democratic society and republic
Socialist organization and trade union representatives in Mersin emphasized the collective responsibility in democratizing Turkey. “For the democratization of this country, for the development of a democratic society and republic, everyone has duties. Including the state, every individual must fulfill this task,” they said.
After 31 years imprisonment: Let's embrace the process
Ahmet Doğan, who was released from prison after 31 years, was welcomed enthusiastically in his hometown Êlih (Batman). Doğan called for embracing the process.
İmralı Delegation to meet with Parliament Speaker
People's Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party İmralı Delegation will meet with Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş.
OHD Marmara region report: Release of 93 prisoners blocked
The Istanbul Branch of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD) released its semi-annual report detailing rights violations in 17 prisons across the Marmara Region from January to June 2025. The report highlights systemic abuses such as forced strip searched, denial of healthcare, and arbitrary blocks on prisoner releases, most notably, the prevention of conditional release for 93 prisoners.
Reasoned decision of Kobani Case announced after 1 year, 1 month and 10 days
The reasoned decision of the Kobani Case, in which former Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş was sentenced to 42 years in prison and Figen Yüksekdağ to 30 years and 3 months, has been announced.
Four youths detained in Amed
Members of the Youth Assembly of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party were detained in Amed (Diyarbakır).
Council of Europe to discuss Abdullah Öcalan’s ‘Right to Hope’ in September
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has announced that it will review Turkey’s compliance with the “right to hope ” rulings concerning Abdullah Öcalan, Emin Gurban, Civan Boltan and Hayati Kaytan at its meeting in September 2025.
Sıddık Güler referred to Forensic Medicine Institute
Sıddık Güler, 85, seriously ill prisoner held in İskenderun T-Type Closed Prison, was referred to Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) one month after the prosecutor’s decision.
Call for united struggle against violations in prisons
Mehmet Zeki Kılıç, Co-chair of the Marmara Association for Solidarity and Assistance with Prisoners and Their Families (MATUHAYDER), called for a collective fight against the ongoing unlawful practices in prisons, emphasizing that the current conditions are a major obstacle to democratization.
Ecosystem destruction in Gabar Mountain
Under the pretext of oil exploration, widespread deforestation continues in the Gabar Mountain region. In the villages of Basret and Zivingo, located on the mountain’s slopes, recent footage reveals the ecological damage and shows endangered mountain goats fleeing the area with their young.
Civil Society calls for peace process: Justice is the only solution
Prominent human rights defenders and civil society representatives gathered in Amed (Diyarbakır) for the “Road to Peace: Truth and Justice” meeting organized by the Human Rights Association (IHD) on June 21-22. Participants emphasized the urgency of defining and initiating a new peace process in response to the Kurdish issue, arguing that it must be rooted in justice and not delayed.
Sexual violence against children in Şirnex: This is not just a judicial but a political issue
In Şirnex, five incidents of sexual violence against children occurred within the span of three months. Emine Özdemir from the Şırnak Bar Association said they are being excluded from the process and stated, “When the judiciary aligns itself with the perpetrator, abuse becomes not only a judicial issue, but also a political one.”
Husband of ill prisoner: Does her funeral have to come for her release?
Eşref Aker, husband of politician and seriously ill prisoner Felem Aker, called for removing obstacles to the release of ill prisoners, asking, “Do their funerals have to come first? This issue should not even be a matter of negotiation.”
10 years without Eylem Ataş: Her struggle lives on in rebellion of youth!
It has been 10 years since the death of Eylem Ataş (Cemre Heval), a member of the United Freedom Forces, who lost her life while fighting against ISIS in North and East Syria. Her brother Hüseyin Ataş said that his sister lives on in the women's movement and the struggle and rebellion of the youth.
Women in Wan apply to visit İmralı
Members of the Van Women’s Platform applied to the Ministry of Justice to request a meeting with Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.