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Final Declaration from Êzidîs

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Shengal Academy of Social Sciences announced 7 decisions in the final declaration of the Enlightenment Conference held in Shengal on 17-18 July.

Commemoration for 33 'Dream Travelers': Call for accountability

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Those who lost their lives in the Pirsûs Massacre were commemorated in front of the Amara Cultural Centre where the massacre took place. Speakers emphasized the need for accountability and the establishment of a truth and justice commission.

Zeynep Yaman: My baby faced state violence before was even born

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Zeynep Yaman, who was subjected to police violence in Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district, said her baby was born prematurely after being kicked in the stomach by a police officer. “Doctors said there might be issues with my baby’s heart and brain. My baby experienced state violence before even born,” she said.

85-year-old ill prisoner Sıddık Guler releases

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85-year-old Sıddık Güler, a seriously ill prisoner, has been released from prison.

What decisions taken at Commission meeting?

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A commission planned to be established in the Parliament has been decided to be set up on the initiative of Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus. It is learnt that the commission will consist of at least 44 members.

Release of 30-year prisoner postponed for the 2nd time

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The release of Hasip Avşar, a 30-year prisoner, who is being held in Aksaray T-Type Closed Prison, was postponed for the second time for 3 months by the decision of the Administration and Observation Board.

2 journalists acquitted 1 journalist sentenced

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Journalists Tolga Güney and Melike Aydın were acquitted of charges of “terrorist organization membership”, while Delal Akyüz was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.

Central Anatolian Kurds stand with the peace process

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As part of the “Democratic Society Meetings” organized by the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, approximately 50,000 people were reached through 25 meetings held in Ankara and Konya. According to DBP Central Anatolia Co-Spokesperson Ensar Bozkurt, “Central Anatolian Kurds fully support the process.”

Parties gathered for the commission

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Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus and representatives of political parties came together for the planned establishment of a commission in the Parliament.

Families of fighters at disarmament ceremony: The world saw Ocalan’s theoretical and practical power

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Families of Hüseyin Nas and Tacdin Işık, who were part of the Peace and Democratic Society Group that laid down arms on July 11, said they support peace and trust Abdullah Öcalan, stating: “The world saw Öcalan’s power for peace, both in theory and practice.”

Peace Mother: safe return path must be opened for the guerrillas

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Rahime Turan, a member of the Peace Mothers Initiative and mother of a guerrilla killed in 2016, called for a secure and honorable return process for the PKK fighters who recently laid down arms. "This disarmament must lead to peace. We want no more tears from mothers," she said.

Salih Muslim: We reject surrender, a change in mindset is needed

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Speaking on the 13th anniversary of the Rojava Revolution, PYD Foreign Relations Spokesperson Salih Muslim emphasized that the Autonomous Administration offers a democratic model for the Middle East. “We are not surrendering to anyone. What’s needed is a change in mentality,” he said.

Hundreds of women kidnapped in Syria

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It has been reported that hundreds of women were kidnapped during attacks on the Lazkiye, Tartus, Homs and Hama regions of Syria and their whereabouts are unknown.

Rojava Revolution marks 13 years: We will not give up our gains

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10:48 17

Despite ongoing attacks, the Rojava Revolution continues to stand strong in its 13th year. PYD Co-Chair Perwîn Yusif emphasized that the changing Damascus administration remains committed to denial policies, stating, "We will not step back from the rights we have won."

Imrali Delegation statement after meeting with Minister of Justice

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Speaking after the meeting with the Justice Minister, Mithat Sancar, a member of the DEM Party's İmralı delegation, said: "As the legal groundwork for the process solidifies, it will become easier for the process to move forward toward a conclusion," adding that the role of the Justice Ministry is critical at this point.