Call from three cities: Reveal their fate, prosecute those responsible
Protests were held in Amed, Êlîh and Colemêrg calling for the fate of those who were forcibly disappeared to be revealed and those responsible to be prosecuted.
Cemil Bayık: The will expressed by Parliament must be taken into account
Cemil Bayık said legal and political steps need to be taken for the process to move forward, adding: “The Parliament has largely stressed that this issue can be resolved through democratization. It has also been clearly stated that this is the Kurdish issue. Therefore, the will expressed in Parliament must also be taken into account in advancing the process.”
September 6 Free Press Day: We will carry on the tradition
Journalists marked September 6 Free Press Day, saying they would carry on the legacy that passed down through generations.
Brother of prisoner held for 34 years: The law must cover everyone
Hacı Darga said his brother, an ill prisoner who has been held in prison for 34 years, should be released, adding: “Neither the Leader nor anyone else should remain in prison.”
Journalist Oya Lale Özan Arslan detained
Journalist Oya Lale Özan Arslan was detained as part of an investigation launched by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office over allegations of “publicly disseminating misleading information” and “making propaganda for an organization.
Freedom struggle martyrs commemorated
A commemoration program is being held in Istanbul’s Ataşehir district for those who lost their lives at different times and in different places in the Kurdish freedom struggle.
MGK August Report: 2 journalist detained, 1 journalist arrested
MGK’s August report says that two journalists were detained, one was arrested, one was summoned to give a statement, and an investigation was launched against another.
Common music terminology being developed for Kirmanckî
Amed Metropolitan Municipality is holding a meeting through September 6 to compile Kirmanckî music terms, review existing usage and work toward establishing common terminology.
Cemil Bayık: The process can succeed through steps toward democratization
Cemil Bayık said the process is not solely about disarmament and that can only be achieved through democratization. He said: “If there is a genuine intention to resolve the problem, the status of Rêber Apo and the leadership cadre must be clarified.”
Police raid Amargi Association, break in with a locksmith and leave a note
Police raided Amargi Culture and Arts Association after midnight, conducting an unannounced search and changing the lock on the association’s door. The association said it will file a criminal complaint over the raid.
Investigation into ‘security zone’ massacres advances after 14 years
Fourteen years after İsmail Akın and his 10 year old daughter, Elif Akın, were massacred by gunfire in the rural Hebisê neighborhood of Nisêbîn, 15 people have been detained as part of the investigation into the killings.
Mêrdîn trustee’s term extended
The term of the trustee appointed to Mêrdîn Metropolitan Municipality has been extended by another two months.
Condolence gathering held for Mehmet Hayrî Çapakçur in Çewlîg
A condolence gathering was held in Çewlîg for Mehmet Hayrî Çapakçur, who was reported to have lost his life in the Kurdish freedom struggle.
University of Exeter to offer Kurdish course
The University of Exeter in the UK will offer an online 10-week beginner-level Kurdish course. The course will teach the basics of Kurdish grammar and Kurdish vocabulary.
DFG: Journalists are being systematically pressured
DFG highlighted the continued pressure on journalists in August, stating that they are being systematically pressured because of their professional activities.
UK Labour Party member: Turkey should implement the European Charter of Local Self-Government
Mustafa Doğal, a member of the UK Labour Party, said the European Charter of Local Self-Government should be implemented as part of the ongoing process. He said a model of local government suited to the needs of the Kurdish people should be developed by drawing on examples from around the world.
Imprisoned father unable to attend his daughter’s funeral
Nazif Ataman, the imprisoned father of Beritan Ataman, who lost her life in the freedom struggle, was unable to attend her three-day condolence gathering. Abdullah Cin, Ataman’s former prison cellmate, said: “Beritan followed in her father’s footsteps. Yet today, he could not even attend his daughter’s condolence gathering.”
Arrests in Amed
Several people were detained during house raids carried out in Amed in the early morning hours.
Nisêbîn has been without electricity for three days
Residents of Sitîlîlê, a rural neighbourhood of Nisêbîn, said the area has been without electricity for three days and blocked the road at the Sitîlîlê junction on Nisêbîn's İpekyolu Street.
Protests for Kurdish language education held in two cities
Mass protests demanding education in Kurdish were held in Qamişlo and Girkê Legê.
Shengal People’s Assembly calls on Baghdad: Recognize our forces
The Shengal’s People’s Assembly expressed concern over a meeting held in Baghdad concerning Shengal and called on the Iraqi government to officially recognize Shengal’s defense forces, including YBŞ-YJŞ and Êzîdxan Security Forces.
10 drones shot down over Hewlêr
The KDP Counter-Terrorism Unit announced that Coalition forces shot down 10 drones over Hewlêr in the early hours of the morning.
Peace Mother targeted by sexist insults on World Peace Day: I will file a criminal complaint
Peace mother Zeynep Çalıhan was subjected to sexist insults and verbal abuse by police officers while taking part in a march held to mark the International Day of Peace on September 1. Reacting to the incident, Zeynep Çalıhan said she would file a criminal complaint against the officers.
Bakırhan: Turning the peace process into a democracy depends on the struggle
DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said a new opportunity for peace has emerged in Turkey, stressing that turning this opportunity into democracy depends on the struggle of the peoples.
