In Sulaymaniyah of Federated Kurdistan Region, 3 people were killed and 15 people were wounded in clashes that broke out after the arrest warrand issued against Lahur Sheikh Cengi, former co-chair of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and leader of Berey Gel (Popular Fron
Alptekin Dursunoğlu, Editor-in-Chief of Yakın Doğu Haber, described Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza as simultaneously a plan for annexation.
Colleagues of journalists Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahaddîn, who were killed in a Turkish drone attack one year ago, spoke about their legacy. Şoxan Mîrza said: “Gülistan was a teacher for us, a mamoste. Hêro carried the strong side of Free Press. We will continue to grow their struggle legacy.”
After hours of clashed in Sulaymaniyah leder of Berey Gel Lahur Sheikh Cengi and his brothers was detained
Mehmet Şirin Bozçalı, who was arrested in Mersin on 22 July 1992 and sentenced to life imprisonment by the State Security Court for "disrupting the unity and integrity of the state", was released from Bolu F-Type Closed Prison after 33 years.
Prof. Dr. Doğu Ergil emphasized that legal regulations must be enacted for the process to advance, stating, “You must achieve what you want through politics, not through weapons; only then will weapons no longer come into play.”
The Ministry of Education has confirmed activities in schools across Şırnex that involved pressuring students to act as informants, defending the seminars as part of “preventive efforts in the fight against terrorism.”
Drawing attention to the public support for Abdullah Öcalan in the Parliamentary Commission, Peace Mothers asked: “On what basis will the guerrillas come back to Turkey?”
Speaking to the parliamentary commission, Peace Mother Nezahat Teke said: “We know that Ocalan is making efforts for a solution. The commission should also meet with Ocalan and carry out the process together.”
Saturday Mothers, who were heard at the 5th meeting of the National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission, demanded the establishment of a Truth Commission to investigate the disappearances in custody.
Speaking at a meeting of the parliamentary commission attended by Peace Mothers and Saturday Mothers, Numan Kurtulmus emphasised that "our pain is common" and implicitly criticised IYI Party member Yüksel Arslan.
Nibel Genç, who was previously prevented from being released by the decision of the Administration and Observation Board, releases after 31 years.
The Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy will listen to the Peace Mothers and Saturday Mothers at its 5th meeting.
The conditional release of Mervan Demirtas, who has been imprisoned for 31 years, was blocked based on a disciplinary penalty tied to a protest that never occurred.
Tahir Saçaklı, regional representative of the Human Rights Association (İHD), announced that they will submit their reports on past human rights violations to the Parliamentary Commission, emphasizing, “Subjects considered ‘untouchable’ must now be discussed, and a new social contract must be established.”