Representatives of civil society organisations and political parties stated that there is an anti-peace mind-set at work among the local authorities in Şirnex (Şırnak), which has become the centre of practices that have been at odds with the Peace and Democratic Society Process since its inception.
Gulperi Kortak, wife of seriously ill prisoner Ramazan Kortak, said: “If he stays in prison, he will lost his life.”
Psychologist Huseyin Erol stated that economic, social and lack of justice issues have contributed to the recent rise in suicide cases, adding that the problem can be solved by developing social programmes and policies as required by a welfare state.
Prisoners at Kırşehir Prison reported that guards provoked judicial detainees against them, using provocative statements such as, "These are terrorists, pour boiling water on them when they are in the exercise yard."
The release of six prisoners, including those who have been imprisoned for 32 years in Bakırköy, Bolu Prison and Silivri Prison, has been postponed.
“The PKK has closed its history in a manner befitting its legacy” said Tevfik Kalkan, who was released after 30 years in prison and stated that the responsibility to build a democratic society in all its dimensions now falls on everyone without exception.
Journalist Huseyin Aykol, who is undergoing treatment in intensive care, has suffered another brain haemorrhage.
Salar Abdurrahman, Secretary of the KSDP Youth Movement, said their request to meet Abdullah Ocalan aims to convey the support of young people from Southern Kurdistan for the on-going political process.
Mehmet Emin Ado, a prisoner who wrote a letter detailing the violations at Suluca Prison No. 1, said: "We are monitored 24/7 by cameras, and three people are held in small rooms."
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has reacted to the Syrian Interim Government's attacks against Alevis in coastal regions, calling for an end to hate speech that divides the social mosaic.
It has been reported that Journalist Huseyin Aykol, who is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated.
The DEM Party will open up a discussion on conflict and resolution experiences at an international conference to be held on 6-7 December as part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process.
Ahmet Amutgan, brother of Mustafa Amutgan, a prisoner serving a 30-year sentence whose release has been postponed three times for six-month periods, stated that these violations in prisons are contrary to the spirit of the process and demanded the release of all prisoners.
Abdullah Ocalan said: "No movement for social freedom that does not place women’s freedom at its center can be a real revolution."
It was stated that Burhan Nas, who was given an aggravated life imprisonment despite not having criminal responsibility, has been held in solitary confinement for two years and cannot even meet his basic needs.