DAD Co-chair Kadriye Doğan: Call of Öcalan is a hope for the Middle East
Kadriye Doğan, Co-chair of Democratic Alevi Associations (DAD), stated that recent call of Abdullah Öcalan represents a glimmer of hope against the on-going wars in the Middle East.
Release of 91 per cent disabled prisoner postponed for 5 more years
Hasan Aşa, a 91 per cent disabled prisoner, has had his release postponed for five years due to decisions by the prison administration and on-going legal cases
Physical freedom of Öcalan must be secured for process to progress says Cahit Kırkazak
HDP Co-chair Cahit Kırkazak emphasized the importance of securing physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan for the peace process to progress and stressed that the “right to hope” must be implemented without delay both politically and legally.
‘Mustafa Mesut Tekik dedicated his life to peace and living with dignity’
In the tributes made for the late DEM Party Êlih Provincial Co-Chair Mustafa Mesut Tekik, it was stated, “He left behind a life full of struggle, a life dedicated to his people. May our people's hearts be strong.”
Statement from DEM Party on PKK Congress: A historic turning point
The DEM Party has issued a statement regarding the PKK’s congress and stated, “Today, we are witnessing one of the most important and critical turning points in Turkey’s recent history.”
Seven students detained in Amed
Seven students were detained in house raids conducted in Amed.
PKK: 12th Congress successfully held
The PKK has announced that it convenet its 12th Congress following a “Call for Peace and a Democratic Society” made by Abdullah Öcalan. It was stated that the congress results decisions and related documents will be shared soon.
DEM Party Spokesperson: It is a matter of time before PKK announces it has convened its congress
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan stated that the attempted assassination of Sırrı Süreyya Önder is being followed with seriousness. Doğan noted that it is only a matter of time before the PKK announces it has convened its congress, saying, "We are also awaiting this historic step, this historic decision, with great seriousness and importance."
Families applies to go to İmralı
Abdullah Öcalan's family and his guardian Mazlum Dinç applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and İmralı Prison Directorate requesting a meeting.
Sırrı fought for confronting the truth says Dicle Anter
Dicle Anter, the son of Kurdish intellectual Apê Musa (Musa Anter), stated that Sırrı Süreyya Önder fought for the truth until his last moments and dedicated his life to peace.
"The right to hope regulation undoubtedly a step that must be taken"
Lawyer Diyar Çetedir emphasized that for the process to progress, Abdullah Öcalan’s physical freedom should be ensured, and he should engage with society. He also stressed that urgent steps should be taken regarding the "right to hope," independently of the process.
90 ill prisoners in Antalya prisons: They must release
Nazime Bayhan, Co-chair of TUAYDER, stated that there are 90 ill prisoners in the prisons in Antalya and said, "There are seriously ill prisoners. We do not want them to come out in coffins. They must be released as soon as possible."
Relatives of prisoners: We are waiting for both peace and what Abdullah Öcalan will say
The relatives of prisoners, who say they are waiting for the government and the authorities to take immediate steps and release their prisoners, stated, “We are waiting for both peace and what Mr. Öcalan will say.”
Penalty to 9 women prisoners
6 prisoners in Şakran Women's Closed Prison were sentenced to 1 month communicaiton penalty and 3 prisoners were sentenced to 1 month ban from activities.
Attack on prisoners on way to hospital
Ronahi Sırdaş, a prisoners in Kayseri Bünyan Women’s Closed Prison, stated that they were attacked by ordinary prisoners when they were taken to the hospital.