Protests held in several cities over killing of Sîpan Hiznî
The abduction and killing of Sîpan Hiznî, a fighter with the Hesekê Brigade, was protested through statements issued in several cities.
4 prisoners to go on hunger strike in support of ‘Jin, jiyan, azadî’ protests
Kurdish political prisoners Zeynep Celaliyan, Werîşe Muradî, Sakine Perovane and Matleb Ahmedyan will go on a one day hunger strike in support of the general strike to be held in Rojhilat on September 16.
Protest in Rojava demand education in the mother tongue
Protests were held in several cities across Rojava demanding education in the mother tongue and the recognition of Kurdish as an official language.
Drone attack targets KDPI base
The base of KDPI in the Balîsan area of Hewlêr targeted in an attack.
Release of prisoner held for 33 years postponed for another year
The release of Hicran Binici, a prisoner who has been held for 33 years at Sincan Women’s Closed Prison, has been postponed for another year.
French MP applies to meet Abdullah Öcalan
LFI MP Arnaud Saint-Martin applied to visit İmralı, saying that Abdullah Öcalan is a key interlocutor in the process.
HPG vows to carry on the goals of those who lost their lives
The HPG Press and Communications Center commemorated those who lost their lives in the freedom struggle and said: “As we respectfully commemorate all the martyrs of our struggle, we renew our pledge to remain true to their memory and fulfill their goals.”
Hazargöl: A prison is a prison! ANALYSIS
Dr. Hayri Hazargöl addressed the current stage of the process, saying: "The facility in İmralı is being brought into the discussion to stall the process and portray the situation differently. This approach itself shows that the process is not being taken seriously.”
Azam Bahrami: The jin, jiyan, azadî movement is still very much alive FEATURE
Azam Bahrami, a member of the Iran Freedom Congress, said the “Jin, jiyan, azadî” protests have led to a transformation of social norms, adding: “What may appear today to be a movement ‘under the ashes’ is, in reality, still very much alive. This slogan has become a common denominator for demands.”
Lost 3 children in the freedom struggle: Everyone must work to ensure the process succeeds
Besna Tekbudak, who lost three of her children in the struggle for freedom, said: “I hope this process succeeds. If the peace process that has begun concludes successfully, I will be able to visit my children’s graves. We have hope and expectations for this process.”
‘Abdullah Öcalan’s status would remove obstacles to the process’
Serhat Alan, a lawyer and member of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (ÖHD), assessed Abdullah Öcalan’s status, saying: “Recognizing Mr. Öcalan’s legal status would remove obstacles that could hinder the process.”
Protests held in Erzirom and Colemêrg over Sîpan Hiznî’s killing
Residents in Erzirom and Colemêrg took to the streets to protest the killing of Sîpan Hiznî, demanding that the incident be investigated and those responsible held accountable.
Abdullah Öcalan: We dedicate our efforts to those who sacrificed their lives in this struggle
Abdullah Öcalan commemorated those who lost their lives at different places and times in the Kurdish freedom struggle, saying, “We dedicate all our efforts toward building a Democratic Republic and a democratic society to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in this struggle.”
Shops remain closed in Kobanê: 9 people to be laid to rest
Shops remained closed in Kobanê today due to a two day mourning period declared for the nine people who lost their lives in Kobanê Prison. The nine people will be laid to rest today.
Abdullah Öcalan: Will for peace must be secured through concrete legal and political arrangements
Abdullah Öcalan said in a message following his meeting with the DEM Party’s İmralı Delegation: “My aim is to achieve peace and politicization. The counterpart of peace is laying down arms, while the counterpart of politicization is democratic politics and a democratic society.”