Irish philosopher writes to Abdullah Öcalan: Yours is a song of hope
In his letter to Abdullah Öcalan, Irish philosopher John Patrick Holloway wrote: “Yours is a song of hope, the hope that we so desperately need in this darkening world.”
Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş: We are leaving behind more than 40 years of conflict
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said regarding the Peace and Democratic Society Process: “We are now leaving behind a process that has continued for more than 40 years.”
ARİ-DER Congress: Everyone must take responsibility for Kurdish
At the 4th congress held by ARİ-DER, speakers stressed that everyone has a responsibility to protect the Kurdish language.
İmralı Delegation visits Selahattin Demirtaş and Selçuk Mızraklı
İmralı Delegation members Mithat Sancar and Pervin Buldan visited imprisoned politicians Selahattin Demirtaş and Selçuk Mızraklı after Parliament passed the framework law.
Abdullah Öcalan’s nephew passes away in Paris
Ramazan Öcalan, the nephew of Abdullah Öcalan, has passed away in Paris.
TJA: We stand with women in Afghanistan
In a statement opposing Taliban repression of women in Afghanistan, TJA said: “We support Afghan women’s legitimate struggle and stand with their determination to live equally and freely.”
11 years under a confidentiality order
Devrim Toprak said a confidentiality order remains in place in the case concerning his brother and cousin, who were massacred during the curfews in Gimgim. Toprak said: “We want the confidentiality order lifted and these unsolved killings brought to light.”
Latest developments in Syria’s integration and transition process
The final steps in Syria’s integration process are now underway. The dissolution of the FSA which was involved in the provocation in Serêkaniyê, is continuing, while steps are also being taken to establish a new political party that will address all the peoples of the country.
August 15 anniversary: Mahsum and his comrades would have wanted peace too
Speaking on the 42nd anniversary of August 15, Fehmi Korkmaz, brother of Mahsum Korkmaz, said: “If Mahsum and his comrades were still alive today and had witnessed this process, they would have been the first to embrace it."
Detained youth in Amed subjected to police brutality
For young people detained in Sûr last night were reportedly beaten while being taken to hospital for medical examinations.
German activist Paula Maier recounts rape in detention
German activist Paula Maier, who came to Turkey in solidarity with Rojava and says she was raped while in detention, said sexual violence is inseparable from political structures, adding: “Repression will not stop international solidarity.”
Prisoner’s relative: We don’t want to wait outside prison gates anymore. We want peace!
Hatice Şengül, whose husband İbrahim Şengül is a seriously ill prisoner, drew attention to the situation of all prisoners, saying: “We no longer want to wait outside prison gates. We want peace.”
Kolbar Musa Zibapur killed by Iranian forces
Kolbar Musa Zibapur from Piranshahr was killed by gunfire from Iranian military forces in Baneh.
İmralı Delegation: Commitment to continuing the process with determination reaffirmed
Following their meeting with President Erdoğan, the DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation said: “During the meeting, the shared commitment to continuing the process with determination was once again reaffirmed.”
Days on, poisoned prisoners still not taken to hospital
Prisoners poisoned at Burdur High-Security Prison have not been taken to hospital for days.
İmralı Delegation-Erdoğan meeting begins
The meeting between the DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has begun.
Hasakah Governor discusses return of Serêkaniyê residents with international organizations
Hasakah Governor Nureddin Ahmed and international organizations discussed the return of residents of Serêkaniyê.
DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation: We need to meet with Abdullah Öcalan after meeting Erdoğan
The DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation, on its way to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said: "Following our meeting with the president, we need to meet with Mr. Öcalan as soon as possible.”
Ayşegül Doğan: Establishments of bodies, start of work to be clarified in coming days
Assessing the latest developments, DEM Party spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said: “A verification and assessment mechanism, along with various bodies, is envisaged for the implementation of the law. The establishment of these bodies and the start of their work are matters that will become clearer in the coming days.”
Life comes to a standstill in Balochistan
Following the deaths of 28 people in a Pakistani airstrike on a village, shops were shut and roads blocked across Balochistan in protest.
33 Years since the Digor Massacre: The pain is still with us
Suna Karataş, a witness to the Digor Massacre, recalled the events at the time, describing the scene as “like the end of the world.” Pointing out that those responsible for the massacre have still not been held accountable 33 years later, Suna Karataş said: “The pain is still with us.”
Italian philosopher writes to Abdullah Öcalan: There can be no peace without your freedom
Italian philosopher Donatella Di Cesare, who has expressed her support for the process, said in a letter she sent to the İmralı Delegation for delivery to Abdullah Öcalan: “My hope for peace and my hope for your freedom are inseparable. There can be no peace without your freedom.”
Sonay Mengütay released after 30 years: We are all part of this process
Sonay Mengütay, who was released from Kocaeli No. 1 Type F High-Security Prison after 30 years, said: “I dedicate these 30 years to our people.”
