DBP takes to the field: We are building the word of peace with the people
Under the slogan "We Are Building the Word of Peace with the People," the DBP will spend a month listening to the public village by village, street by street, seeking solutions to problems.
'Conference on the Democratic Transformation of the Republic' begins
The "Conference on the Democratic Transformation of the Republic in the Second Century," which will continue for two days in Istanbul, has begun.
Wan Bar Association applies to meet Öcalan
The Wan (Van) Bar Association has applied to the Ministry of Justice to meet with Abdullah Öcalan.
MAF-DAD Co-Chair: A legal framework covering all consequences of the conflict must be established
Emphasizing that the legal framework must also be of a nature that covers all consequences MAF-DAD Co-Chair Heike Geisweid stated, "The process must serve as a starting point for the participation of those affected by the conflict in democratic politics and life."
Karayılan: If Leader Apo remains in prison, this process will not develop
Stating that the first condition for peace to be achieved between the Kurdish people and the Turkish state is the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, Murat Karayılan said: "It is quite clear that if Leader Apo remains in prison, this process will not develop."
Qamişlo-Nisêbîn border crossing to open
It was stated that the Nisêbîn Border Crossing will open next week.
CoE CM rules on Figen Yüksekdağ, Demirtaş and Kavala: Must be released immediately
The CoE CM examined the ECHR's rulings on Demirtaş and Kavala at its meeting held between 9-11 June. It reiterated its call for the immediate release of Demirtaş, Figen Yüksekdağ and Kavala.
Despite red notice, killer of Nihat Kazanhan remains 'unreachable'
The trial of Mehmet Nurbaki Göçmez, a special operations police officer who killed 12-year-old Nihat Kazanhan and who is "wanted" with a red notice, is being left in limbo on the grounds that he cannot be reached.
ESP and SGDF members detained
Within the scope of an investigation launched by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 5 members of the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP) and the Federation of Socialist Youth Associations (SGDF) were detained.
CHP's Başarır and Günaydın stripped of deputy group chairmanship titles
Ali Mahir Başarır and Gökhan Günaydın, who were referred to disciplinary proceedings by the Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu administration, have had their deputy parliamentary group chairship titles within the CHP removed by Parliament.
Soldiers and village guards attack nomads heading to plateau in Elkê
Soldiers and village guards attacked koçers (nomads) who were taking their animals to a plateau they had rented, with a notarized title deed, from the village of Çemhaskê in the Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district.
Prisoner treated in infirmary instead of hospital
Musa Sertkal, who has been held in prison for 21 years, is being treated in the infirmary instead of a hospital.
'We wave a Democratic Iran' conference at the European Parliament
Speakers at the Iran conference at the European Parliament described the repression faced by various communities, and called for a decentralized Iran in which the rights of all peoples are recognized as part of a democratic future.
'Conference on the Democratic Transformation of the Republic' preparations completed
Preparations have been completed for the "Conference on the Democratic Transformation of the Republic in the Second Century," to be held in Istanbul on 13-14 June. A large number of intellectuals and writers from different circles will attend the conference.
Attack on Kurdish students at Cebeci Campus
Kurdish students who were attacked for the second time at Ankara University’s Cebeci Campus by a racist group were trapped inside a lecture hall.
Residents attacked by village guards: Put an end to this system
Residents of the village of Zêkreş, who were attacked by village guards while trying to graze their animals on the Dexda plateau, stated that the guards carried out an armed attack against them and subjected them to torture, and called for the abolition of the village guard system.
Premium debt for Aydoğan, who killed in Efrîn 7 years ago and whose body was never returned!*
Dijwar Aydoğan, a YPG member who was killed during the 2019 attacks by Turkey and the paramilitary forces it backs on the city of Efrîn (Afrin) in North and East Syria, and whose body was never returned to his family, has been issued an 80,000 TL general health insurance premium debt.
All displaced from Efrîn have returned
A convoy consisting of 1,700 families who were displaced has reached Efrîn (Afrin).
ILO: 54 million children working in hazardous conditions
The ILO announced that millions of children around the world are still part of the labor force, and that a significant portion of them are working in hazardous conditions.
Reaction to cyberattack on NûJINHA: We will not take a step back
Noting that the cyberattack targeting NûJINHA was an attempt to silence women's voices, NûJINHA Editor Arjin Dilek Öncel said "We will not take a step back," while MKG President Roza Metina stated: "Women's press is being targeted so that women's cries are not heard."
Attack on Iranian workers in Rize
Iranians working as tea-picking workers in the Çayeli district of Rize were attacked by approximately 15 people after demanding their wages.
PJAK Member Moeini: The foundation of Iran must be built with a democratic mentality
Emphasizing that the peoples of Iran need a pluralist unity PJAK Leadership Council Member Siamand Moeini said: "The unity of peoples and the new foundation of a future Iran must be built with a democratic mentality."
'Process will gain momentum with determination of Abdullah Öcalan's status'
Yakup Demir, executive of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), stated that the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers must impose sanctions on Turkey, which has failed to implement the "right to hope" ruling for 12 years, and that the process will gain momentum if Abdullah Öcalan's status is determined through the implementation of the "right to hope."
Letter from 82 Nobel Laureates to Committee of Ministers for Abdullah Öcalan
Eighty two Nobel Laureates have sent a letter to Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan. The letter stressed for the imlementation of the "right to hope".
