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Shengal prepares for historic march to call for Öcalan’s freedom and justice
The people of Shengal are preparing a march on 14 February to demand freedom for Abdullah Öcalan and to condemn the international conspiracy that led to his abduction 26 years ago. -
DEM Party member who suffered cerebral hemorrhage after police attack in Amed in critical condition
A member of the DEM Party is in critical condition after being attacked by police following a peace rally in Amed yesterday. -
Thousands attend the “Freedom for Peace” rally in Amed
The Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) organized a “Freedom for Peace” rally in Amed (Diyarbakır), calling for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan to achieve peace in Turkey, Kurdistan and the Middle East. -
Turkish attacks in South Kurdistan leave 602 villages at risk of evacuation, says NGO
CPT said that due to the new Turkish state’s airstrikes, the villages of Nepaxî, Bêr Kekurê and Kafya around Garê have been evacuated. 602 more villages are at risk of evacuation, and resettlement is not possible in approximately 400 villages. -
Turkish fighter jets bomb Şarbajêr in southern Kurdistan
The Turkish state continues its attacks as part of its genocidal campaign in various parts of the Kurdistan territories. -
Mass grave discovered in Shengal
A mass grave containing the remains of 20 people has been discovered in the city of Shengal in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). -
Turkey and the KDP threaten people to evacuate villages in Garê region
The Turkish state is pursuing a targeted policy of displacement in northern Iraq to permanently occupy KRI territories. Dozens of villages in northern Iraq have been forcibly evacuated to make way for the Turkish military. -
Gerîla TV releases footage of guerrilla actions in Zap
Gerîla TV released footage of actions carried out by guerrillas against the Turkish army in Zap. -
Protests continue in Siirt against the usurpation of municipality
Protests have been taking place in Siirt since the removal of the democratically elected co-mayors and appointment of a trustee in their place. People call on the government to reverse the decision. -
HPG announces balance sheet of war for January
HPG reported that guerrillas forces carried out dozens of actions in response to the Turkish operations and attacks in various parts of the Kurdistan territory during the month of January. -
Iranian forces arrest at least 12 Kurdish civilians, activists after general strike
The arrests follow a general strike by businesses in Kurdish cities protesting the death sentences against Kurdish political prisoners. -
YJA guerrillas target Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan
The Turkish occupation forces in South Kurdistan were targeted by women guerrillas. -
People protest appointment of trustee to Siirt Municipality
The people of Siirt protested the appointment of a trustee, emphasizing that they will continue to resist the usurpation of their will. -
The struggle for freedom, from mountains to Tishrin Dam
The YJA STAR and HPG guerrillas, along with the people, saluted the historic resistance carried out by the YPJ and YPG (People's Defence Units) fighters at the Tishrin Dam. -
Rîham Hesen: Shengal is an example of democratic life
Rîham Hesen, co-chair of the Shengal Autonomous Administration, emphasized the importance of self-governance and the right of every community to determine its own destiny. -
Turkish UCAV hits a civilian car in Ranya, killing 4
The occupying Turkish state continues targeting civilians as part of its genocidal campaign in various parts of Kurdistan. -
Turkish airstrike kills two civilians in Duhok countryside - UPDATED
The occupying Turkish state bombed a town in Southern Kurdistan and killed two people. -
Gerîla TV publishes footage of actions by guerrillas in Medya Defense Zones
Gerîla TV broadcast footage of actions against the Turkish army in Medya Defense Zones. In the actions, two tents and two containers were destroyed, and one tank was damaged. -
HPG pays tribute to guerrillas Cesur Roboskî, Şahan Şahin, Hewrê Bêkes and Berxwedan Serdem
Guerrillas Cesur Roboskî, Şahan Şahin, Hewrê Bêkes and Berxwedan Serdem fell in the resistance against the Turkish occupation attacks on the Medya Defense Areas. -
Mothers on vigil at Kobanê border call on everyone to “defend Rojava”
Mothers holding a vigil in Suruç district bordering Kobanê in protest at Turkish attacks on the Tishrin Dam called on everyone to defend Rojava. -
DEM Party politician Rojbin Kartal Manzak arrested in Van
DEM Party politician Rojbin Kartal Manzak has been arrested in Van on suspicion of PKK membership. The 37-year-old ran for the office of co-mayor in Panos in the 2024 local elections. -
Strong participation in general strike to protest death penalty in Iran
Businesses in several Kurdish cities in Iran went on strike Wednesday after Kurdish groups called for a protest against the death sentences of two female political prisoners. -
HPG pays tribute to guerrilla Çekdar Goyî
Guerrilla Çekdar Goyî has fallen in the resistance against the Turkish occupation attacks on the Medya Defense Areas. -
Six parties announce general strike for Warisha Moradi and Pakshan Azizi sentenced to death in Iran
In Eastern Kurdistan, a general strike will take place on Wednesday against the death sentences against Kurdish political prisoners Warisha Moradi and Pakshan Azizi. -
KCK: The attacks by the Turkish State and SNA must be opposed and protested everywhere
KCK said that the attacks by Turkey and SNA target the aspirations of the peoples, the hopes for the end of the war and conflicts in Syria after the fall of the Baath regime and the reconstruction of a democratic Syria where peoples will live equally.