‘YRD marks Kurdish Journalists’ Day’
In a message marking Kurdish Journalists’ Day, YRD commemorated journalists who lost their lives in the free press tradition and said the language of war in the media serves as a mouthpiece for those who benefit from conflict.
‘We will carry forward the legacy that began 128 years ago with the Kurdistan newspaper’
Kurdish journalists marking “Kurdish Journalists’ Day” said they would continue the legacy that began 128 years ago with the Kurdistan newspaper.
At least 852 children lost their lives while working over 13 years
At least 852 children lost their lives while working over a 13-year period, according to a report by the Health and Safety Labour Watch (İSİG) Assembly.
Demands of prisoners on hunger strike against ‘well-type’ prisons accepted
The demands of three prisoners who went on hunger strike in protest at being held in what they describe as a “well-type” prison have been accepted.
‘Federal Kurdistan under dam encirclement’
A series of dam projects implemented consecutively in the Federal Kurdistan Region is disrupting the ecological balance across a wide area, particularly along the Zap–Metîna–Avaşîn line, while the transformation of water resources into a political tool, the decline of agriculture and the depopulation of villages are leaving the region facing a multidimensional and deepening ecological crisis.
‘The process began with Abdullah Öcalan, can only achieve its aim with his freedom’
The Peace and Democratic Society Process began with Abdullah Öcalan, the Peace Mothers said, adding: “However, his physical freedom has still not been secured. This process will not move forward without Mr Öcalan’s freedom.”
Death sentences to 3 Kurdish prisoners in Iran
The Iranian regime sentenced 3 Kurdish prisoners to death for participating in the "Jin, jiyan, azadî (Woman, life, freedom)" protests.
Emir Ali Mircaferi executed in Iran
Emir Ali Mircaferi, who was arrested for participating in protests in Iran, has been executed.
Amnesty International 2025 report: We are confronting the most challenging moment of our age
International Amnesty has released its 2025 report. The report stated that major powers and companies have carried out attacks on international law and human rights.
Sonel, accused of tampering with evidence, will not give testify to prosecutors
It has emerged that Tuncay Sonel, the former Governor of Tunceli, who is currently in custody on charges of “Destruction, concealment, or alteration of evidence,” in the Gülistan Doku investigation, will not give testify during his interrogation by the prosecution.
Surbone: Rojava’s stability needs Syrian guarantees and Öcalan’s release as symbolic recognition
Italian thinker Andrea Surbone, noting that Rojava holds the potential to be a starting point for global change, stated: “This gradual process requires Syrian guarantees of Rojava’s stability, peace, and integrity, as well as Öcalan’s release as a symbolic recognition of the Rojava model.”
110 miners detained during protest outside ministry
Miners and trade union officials protesting outside the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources have been detained. The Independent Miners’ Union announced that 110 miners had been detained.
‘The Disappeared Baloch Body: Reclaiming It from the State’ conference in London
In London, Iran and Pakistan’s policies of forced disappearance targeting the Baloch and methods of resistance against them were discussed.
‘Iran is using executions and torture to prevent uprising threats’
During the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran, all rights of prisoners have been suspended. Shahrokh Tavakoli, editor of the “Voice of Prisoners in Iran” website said the Iranian authorities fear their own population more than any external enemy, and called for increased international pressure rather than simple condemnation.
Ilham Ahmed outlines details of Damascus talks
Commenting on the meeting held in Damascus as part of the integration process, Ilham Ehmed stated that Kurds would also take part in the new constitution process.
Salih Muslim commemorated at his grave
Salih Muslim, a member of the PYD Co-Presidency Council, was commemorated at his grave in Kobanê (Kobani, Syria).
Women in Gemlik call for freedom and legal guarantees for Abdullah Öcalan
In a statement issued after the Gemlik March, participants called for the requirements of the second phase of the process to be fulfilled, urging that “Abdullah Öcalan’s political status be recognised, his physical freedom ensured, and legal guarantees for peace established.”
Detention period of Tuncay Sonel extended
The detention period of former Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel, who was taken into custody as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Gülistan Doku, has been extended.
Women gather in Gemlik calling for Abdullah Öcalan’s physical freedom
Women arrived in Gemlik across Turkey and Kurdistan, where a march calling for the release of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan is set to begin.
Easter celebrated at St. Giragos Church
Easter was celebrated at the historic St. Giragos Armenian Church in the Sûr (Sur) district of Amed (Diyarbakır)
Women set off from Istanbul for march to Gemlik
Women have set off from three districts of Istanbul to take part in a march to Gemlik.
Socialist youth: Legal reforms will have a positive effect to the process
Socialist youth reacted to the fact that Abdullah Öcalan's conditions have still not been improved, and stated that legal reforms will have a positive effect to the process.
Women marching towards Gemlik say Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom is their first demand
The women who set out for the Gemlik March stated that the first step the state should take is ensuring Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom, saying, “His status should be secured as the chief negotiator of the process.”
Women from Amed set off for Gemlik march: Let's unite around Abdullah Öcalan's freedom
Women, calling for the expansion of the struggle for the physical freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, set off from Amed (Diyarbakır) towards Gemlik with a strong participation.
