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• Co-presidency system remains an indispensable principle 

  Although the Turkish government sees the co-presidency system as a threat to itself, the system has been accepted by society. For the Green Left Party, it is also an indispensable principle in all bodies.
• New brochure about democratic modernity as a guide for building a new internationalism 

  The Academy of Democratic Modernity published a new brochure.
• Kalkan: The AKP-MHP fascist dictatorship continues its attacks on an even higher level 

  Duran Kalkan, a member of the KCK Executive Council, said that "the AKP-MHP fascist dictatorship continues its attacks on an even higher level."
• Kalkan: The CPT is a committee that legitimizes torture 

  Duran Kalkan, a member of the KCK Executive Council, said in an interview that "the CPT is a committee that legitimizes torture."
• Lawyer Kaya: We need a strong fight to see constructors convicted 

  Lawyer Mehmet Kaya spoke about the trials against contractors following the devastating earthquake in February. He criticized the charges based on negligence and calls for charges based on intent.
• Muslim warns against an anti-Kurdish alliance against AANES 

  In view of the quadripartite meetings of Russia, Syria, Iran and Turkey, Salih Muslim warns of an alliance between Damascus, Ankara and jihadist groups that could be used to crush the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).
• Kurdish candidate competes for elections in Swiss canton  

  The Appenzell Outer Rhodes are going to the polls. One of the canton's deputy candidates is Nazir Atila. Atila has been living in Switzerland since 2001 and is one of the Kurds who had to migrate for political reasons.
• In memory of HPG commander Serhed Tolhildan 

  Known for his humble, self-sacrificing and brave stance, HPG commander Serhed Tolhildan fought until his last breath for a free life.
• International conference “We Want Our World Back” ends with "Jin Jiyan Azadi" slogan 

  The fourth international conference “Challenging capitalist modernity – we want our world back” was a successful three-day of debates and meetings.
• Duran Kalkan sends a video message to the Hamburg conference 

  PKK Executive Council member Duran Kalkan sent a video message to the conference "Challenging Capitalist Modernity" held in Hamburg.
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – X: Reece Harding 

  Reece Harding from Benowa, City of Gold Coast, Australia, left for Rojava to confront ISIS savagery. He joined the YPG ranks on 4 May 2015 and fell a martyr on 27 June 2015.
• Salih Muslim: Elections in Turkey will have an impact on Rojava and South Kurdistan as well  

  It is unpredictable what the Erdoğan government will do before and after the elections in Turkey. If he stays in power, he will implement his invasion plans in Rojava, said PYD leader Salih Muslim.
• Towards a free and democratic Turkey with the Labour and Freedom Alliance 

  This is the first time in Turkey's history that the Labour and Freedom Alliance will participate in such an important election. Expanding and supporting it is of historic importance for Turkey's democracy.
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – IX: Aryel Botan 

  He took the road to fight to defend humanity against ISIS atrocity. He first went to Qandil and joined the guerrilla ranks. Then he crossed into Rojava and took part in the liberation campaign in Serêkaniyê, where he fell a martyr on the battlefront.
• ‘We Want our World Back’ conference kicks off in Hamburg 

  The ‘We Want our World Back’ conference opened in Hamburg, despite the last minute withdrawal of the rooms by the University.
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – VIII: Ivana Hoffmann 

  Hoffmann wanted not just to support the struggle in Rojava but also to be a part and protector of it, lighting the way for a common struggle of the peoples: “There is a fight for humanity, rights and internationalism in Rojava. Rojava is a new beginning."
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – VII: British Kemal 

  He was born as an angel for the cause of the oppressed. He visited South Africa, Italy, Greece and finally Shengal and Rojava. He was blocked and arrested, yet never gave up. He was adamant on fulfilling his goals no matter what, and fell for this cause.
• Turkey- Giving Non-Violent Politics a Chance 

  The Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) published a dossier containing background information, developments and analysis in the run-up to Turkey's election, the PKK's halt of military action and the regional and international policy of Erdoğan's regime.
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – VI: Ashley Johnston 

  Australian Ashley Johnston joined the Lions of Rojava internationalist fighters’ group after learning about the persecution of the people by ISIS in his country as a reserve officer.
• Peace in Kurdistan Campaign: Celebrating the true significance of Abdullah Ocalan on his birthday 

  Peace in Kurdistan Campaign issued a statement to mark Abdullah Ocalan's birthday.
• Internationalist martyrs of the Rojava Revolution – V: Albanian Uncle Karker Kobanê 

  Albanian Uncle Karker of the Kobanê resistance… He was a historic figure like Kobanê. He moved to the areas of resistance after giving his house in Sinop to a displaced family from Rojava.
• Evîna Kurd premiered on Sunday night 

  The first episode of the long-awaited series Evîna Kurd (Kurdish Love) was broadcast on Sunday night on Ronahî TV. Ekin Ronî and Adnan Ibrahim wrote the screenplay. They spoke to ANF about the 15-episode television series.
• YJA Star and HPG guerrillas speak about the importance of 4 April 

  YJA Star and HPG guerrillas spoke about the importance of 4 April, the birthday of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, and said, "it is the day of rebirth."
• Sabri Ok warns of possible provocations ahead of crucial elections 

  Sabri Ok spoke about the importance of the upcoming elections in Turkey and warned of possible provocations by the ruling bloc.
• PKK Culture and Art Committee pays tribute to Halil Dağ 

  15 years ago, film director Halil Uysal died in an ambush by the Turkish army in Besta. The Culture Committee of the PKK paid tribute to the revolutionary filmmaker from the mountains of Kurdistan.