Report documents abuses in Iran: Allegations of sexual violence in detention
Reports published by human rights groups allege that two woman nurses detained in Tehran, the capital of Iran, were subjected to severe abuse, including sexual violence and torture, after being arrested for treating people injured during protests.
Halabja Massacre: I still tremble when I hear planes, that day never ended
Kalswme Huseyn, one of the survivors of the Halabja Massacre, carried out with chemical gas, still bears the scars of the attack 38 years later. “I still tremble when I hear the sound of planes. That day never ended.” she said.
‘The process should be strengthened with democratic and economic steps’
Müslüm Erbay, the president of the Eastern Federation of Industry and Business (DOĞUSİFED), said the ongoing peace process should be reinforced with concrete democratic and economic measures.
Iranian Painter Parya Ghaderi: Our art takes on the role of rebellion
Iranian painter and photographer Parya Ghaderi, who migrated from Iran to Turkey due to censorship, says art has become a form of resistance for many Iranian artists. “Our art takes on the role of rebellion,” she said, explaining that her work focuses largely on women, inspired by what she describes as the metaphor that “Iran is like a woman.”
‘Abdullah Öcalan’s proposed solution is for the whole world’
Mehmetali Oral, co-chair of the Çukurova GÖÇ-DER, warned that escalating conflicts in the Middle East could trigger new migration waves and said the solution proposed by Abdullah Öcalan is not only for Turkey and the Middle East but for the entire world.
Pervin Buldan: We are entering a period when prisoners will gain their freedom
Speaking at the Newroz celebration in Iğdır (Îdir), Pervin Buldan, a member of the İmralı delegation, said: “We are entering a period when our friends in prison will gain their freedom. As soon as practical steps are taken, they will be released.”
Newroz celebration in Qers amidst snowfall
Citizens gathered in Qers (Kars, Turkey) to celebrate Newroz amidst snowfall.
Kurdish Politician Salih Muslim laid to rest
Salih Muslim, a member of the Co-Presidential Council of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), was laid to rest beside his son Şervan Muslim, who lost his life in the war against ISIS.
Newroz in Semsûr: Bê Serok jiyan nabe
Thousands gathered in the Newroz celebration area in Adıyaman (Semsûr), decorating the square with yellow, red, and green colors while repeatedly chanting the slogan “Bê Serok jiyan nabe (There is no life without the Leader)”.
Iranian journalist Leila Kari Khamaneh: We do not cry for the regime, we dance instead of mourning
Iranian journalist Leila Kari Khamaneh, who was forced to leave her country due to pressure from the Iranian regime, said the government is hostile toward women and that people in Iran are expressing resistance in new ways. “The government wants the Iranian people to cry, but we no longer mourn — we dance instead,” she said.
Iran–Israel–US war enters 16th day
Attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran have entered their 16th day, with economic targets as well as military positions being struck.
Access to healthcare becomes difficult in Kobani
Access to healthcare in Kobanê (Kobani) has become increasingly difficult as the siege of the city has not been fully lifted. Hüseyin Yaviç, the Wan (Van) representative of the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV), warned that the continuation of the siege could lead to serious health crises.
Dr. Seevan Saeed: Iran attacks could result in a confederal structure or a massacre
Dr. Seevan Saeed said it is difficult to predict how the attacks on Iran will affect the Kurdish population, warning that the process could lead either to a federal or confederal political arrangement or carry the risk of a massacre.
Nobel Laureate Jody Williams: We need leaders like Abdullah Öcalan
Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams stated that the positive progress of the process in Turkey could serve as an example for the world, adding, "We need leaders like Abdullah Öcalan."
'The problems of ill prisoners can be resolved without new legal regulations'
Mehmet Salih Coşkun, Co-Chair of the Van branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD), stated that the condition of ill prisoners is worsening day by day and emphasized that the issue could be resolved by implementing existing legislation without introducing new laws.
Lawyer Semra Balyan: The legal regulation stage should not be prolonged
Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD) member Semra Balyan criticized the report presented by the parliamentary commission on the Kurdish issue, pointing to its shortcomings and ambiguous wording. She stressed that legal regulations should be implemented as soon as possible and warned that the process should not be allowed to stall.
Salih Muslim’s remains arrives in Qamishlo
The remains of Salih Muslim, a member of the Presidential Council of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), has arrived in Qamishlo.
Salih Muslim’s body in Rojava: Ceremony to be held in Qamishlo tomorrow
The body of Salih Muslim arrived in Rojava via the Semalka Border Crossing. A ceremony will be held for Muslim tomorrow at 12 March Stadium, after which his body will be sent to Kobani for burial.
Journalist Shirani: People in Iran seek a system where power is not centralized
Journalist Shirahmad Shirani said that the peoples of Iran are seeking a system in which power is not concentrated at the center and where all nations enjoy equal rights regardless of language, culture, religion or nationality, without falling once again under the rule of an oppressive sect.
Salih Muslim’s body sent off to Rojava
The body of Salih Muslim was taken from the Forensic Medicine Institute in Erbil and sent off to Rojava following a ceremony.
Opportunities and threats in Iran
As attacks on Iran continue to intensify, the struggle of the region’s peoples for freedom and status will be decisive. In response to Kurdish demands, however, Turkey maintains the potential to join the war at any moment.
DNA matching for 16 bodies in Nisêbîn has not been completed in 10 years
The bodies of 16 people who lost their lives during the curfews in Nisêbîn have still not been returned to their families, despite a decade having passed. Salih Kuday, Co-Chair of MEBYADER, said authorities appear to be trying to push families into a situation where they would stop demanding the return of the bodies.
Ronahî TV building completely burned
A fire broke out at the headquarters of Ronahî TV in Qamishlo.
Second group of Afrin displaced set to return home faces delay
The return of the second batch of displaced people from Afrin to their homes has been postponed, although a convoy had been scheduled to depart today, Thursday.
