Iran HRS: Iran maintains climate of fear through executions
The Iran Human Rights Society (Iran HRS) stated that the Iranian regime is attempting to maintain a climate of fear through executions, saying, “Instructions were given to prosecutors to accelerate death sentences in order to keep society in a state of shock and prevent new uprisings.”
Amedspor’s Diagne reflects on the road to the championship
Speaking about his transfer to Amedspor, the successes he experienced, the journey to the championship, the controversy surrounding his country’s flag and his future, Mbaye Diagne said: “Maybe the end of my career is approaching, but I am here right now. I love Amedspor very much. I especially love this city and its people.”
NGO representatives: Abdullah Öcalan’s status must be recognised
Representatives of civil society organisations stated that the government must take steps regarding Abdullah Öcalan’s status, saying: “The status of the Kurdish People’s Leader must be recognised and legal regulations must be implemented as soon as possible.”
Peace Mothers in front of prisons: The greatest gift is peace
Gathering in front of prisons in many cities on the occasion of Mother’s Day, the Peace Mothers called for the recognition of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s status, saying: “The greatest gift for mothers is peace.”
Iran bombs Komala headquarters in Hewlêr
Iran bombed Komala headquarters in Southern Kurdistan. The missile attack reportedly did not result in casualties.
Peace Mothers: We want the ground for a democratic solution to be strengthened
Commenting on their meetings with political parties, the Peace Mothers stated that their requests to meet with Abdullah Öcalan, Devlet Bahçeli, and Tayyip Erdoğan continue, saying, “As mothers who have never given up on life and peace, we want dialogue channels to be opened, the ground for a democratic solution to be strengthened,”
Democratic Unity Initiative marks first anniversary: The main axis is the rights of Kurds
Gülcan Kaçmaz Sayyiğit, Co-Spokesperson of the Democratic Unity Initiative, which was founded a year ago with the aim of Kurdish unity, said: “The Kurdish issue is an issue of freedom, status, democracy and peace. We adopted this as our perspective. No matter what happens, our main axis is the rights of Kurds and Kurdistan.”
Participants in Peace Vigil call for legal steps towards a solution
Representatives of democratic mass organisations participating in the Peace Vigil in Şirnex (Şırnak) stressed that legal steps must be taken for the Peace and Democratic Society Process to move forward.
A symbol of resistance for women: Asya Yüksel
Asya Yüksel, regarded as the “spirit of women” in Cizîr (Cizre) and remembered for the legacy of resistance she left to the women of Botan, became a symbol through both her life and her struggle.
Peace Mothers meet Future Party
Continuing their visits to political parties, the Peace Mothers met with the Future Party.
Health of prisoner on hunger strike against ID imposition deteriorates
Lawyer Arman Atılgan said that prisoner Tuğçenur Özbay, who launched a hunger strike against an ID imposition at Şakran Women’s Closed Prison, has dropped to 45 kilograms on the 100th day of her protest, calling on the prison administration to abandon the practice.
Peace Mothers gift white headscarves to CHP members
The Peace Mothers, who visited the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Headquarters, presented white headscarves to the participants in the meeting.
DEM Party to organise ‘Take a step for peace’ rallies
As part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party will hold rallies in several cities on 16 May under the slogan “Gavek ji bo Aştiyê/Take a step for peace”.
Executions in Iran to be protested in Brussels tomorrow
The Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) has announced that a commemoration and protest will be held in Brussels tomorrow to denounce executions in Iran.
Searching for his father’s remains for 34 years: Our pain is a reality of collective memory
Servet Ertak, the son of Mehmet Ertak, who was detained in Şirnex in 1992 and has not been heard from since, said: “Our pain is a reality of collective memory. If we are to speak of social peace in this country, the fate of the disappeared must first be revealed.”
Iranian regime bombs PAK camps
The Iranian regime has bombed camps belong to the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK).
Lawyer Kaya: Prisoners are calling for a freedom law
ÖHD member Halil Kaya, noting that there is an expectation for legal reform following their meetings with families and prisoners, said, “It is not a repentance law that is needed, but a freedom law.”
At least 10 METU students detained
Police have raided the homes of socialist students who were attacked at a concert held as part of the METU Spring Festival; at least 10 students have been detained.
900th week of struggle: Our action will continue until we find our last missing loved one
As the “Let the disappeared be found, perpetrators be prosecuted” action enters its 900th week, İHD member Berfin Elçi stated that they will continue their struggle until the last missing person is found, calling for participation in this week’s demonstration.
Footage of five years of plunder in Botan: Ecosystem sounds the alarm
Accelerating over the past five years under the guise of “security,” mining and oil activities, tree cutting and environmental destruction in Botan are threatening forests, wildlife and livelihoods, while footage documenting five years of deforestation lays bare the scale of the devastation.
Peace Mothers to apply to ministry to meet Abdullah Öcalan
The Peace Mothers will apply to the Ministry of Justice to meet Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Peace Mother visit the MHP
The Peace Mothers met with Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) delegation.
DEM Party Youth Assembly: We want to meet Abdullah Öcalan
DEM Party Youth Assembly members Nesrin Özdemir and Tuğba Çelik said they want to meet Abdullah Öcalan, stressing that the government must approach the process seriously.
EMEP Deputy Chair: Obstacles before Abdullah Öcalan must be removed
Labour Party (EMEP) Deputy Chair Sedat Başkavak said: “For the process to move forward, Öcalan must be granted a status and obstacles preventing him from meeting with different segments of society must be removed.”
