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.”
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.
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.”
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.
Peace Mother visit the MHP
The Peace Mothers met with Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) delegation.