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4 journalists arrested

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4 journalists who were detained in house raids in Istanbul on 13 June through an Artvin based investigation were arrested on the allegation of "terrorist organisation membership".

Padel: Model of democratic confederalism is something the world absolutely needs to learn from

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09:47 17

Anthropologist Felix Padel said that Abdullah Öcalan's historic call was an "incredible breakthrough" and added: "The model of democratic confederalism, which to some extent has been put in place in Rojava, it's something the world absolutely needs to learn from, if humanity is to progress to the next stage of beginning of a democratic civilisation."

Snapshot of attack on Kurdish memory: Garzan Cemetery

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Garzan Cemetery has been etched into memory as one of the most painful images of the attack on Kurdish history and memory. Located between the villages of Oleka Jor and Oleka Jêr in Bedlîs and containing 267 graves, Garzan Cemetery was subjected to a heavy attack between 8 and 17 December 2017.

Cultural heritage neglected: Kepenek Church being used as a barn

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The historical Kepenek Church in the Kepenek (Arak) village of Mûş, popularly known as the "Arak Monastery", has been abandoned to its fate despite its hundreds of years of history. The building, which was used as a centre of worship, education and social life in the past, is now used as a barn by the villagers.

Release of 32 year prisoner postponed for 8th time

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The release of Nedim Yılmaz, a 32-year prisoner in Bolu F-Type High Security Prison, has been prevented for the 8th time by the Administration and Observation Board on the grounds that he is not “remorseful”.

Ill prisoner not referred to ATK despite prosecutor's decision

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Seriously ill prisoner Sıddık Güler, 85, held in İskenderun T-Type Closed Prison. Güler is not being transferred to the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK) despite the decision of the Iskenderun Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Prisoner's release postponed for 6 months

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The release of Erdal Canan, a prisoner in Van Type-F High Security Closed Prison, was postponed for 6 months on the grounds that "he has no remorse" with the decision of the Administration and Observation Board

Chair of Assyrian Associations Federation: We want to contribute to process

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Evgil Türker, Chair of the Assyrian Associations Federation, stated that Abdullah Öcalan's call has generated excitement among the Syriac community, saying, "We want to contribute to the process."

Gravestone vandalised: If brotherhood is desired, the attack must be prevented

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The gravestone of HPG soldier İdris Turan (Nurşin Bagok) in Mîdyad (Midyat) district cemetery of Mêrdîn was vandalised for the second time by unidentified person or persons. Reacting to the incident, father Sadık Turan pointed to Abdullah Öcalan's call and said: "If brotherhood is desired, the way for this should be closed."

4th day of mutual attacks: Energy facilities targeted

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Mutual attacks between Israel and Iran are on their 4th day. Missile, electricity, oil and industrial facilities were targeted in the mutual attacks.

'Release ill prisoners as soon as possible'

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09:11 16

Relatives of ill prisoners demanded the government to take immediate steps to solve the problem of ill prisoners and said, "They should be released as soon as possible."

HDK commemorated those who lost their lives in Seyfo

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HDK commemorated those who lost their lives in the massacre of the Assyrian people in 1915 and stated that confrontation is vital for social peace.

Kurdish political parties demand talks with Abdullah Öcalan

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DEM Party Vice Co-chair Özlem Gündüz stated that the Kurdish political parties they met within the scope of the "Meetings for Peace and Democratic Society Call" wanted to meet Abdullah Öcalan with a delegation.

Families who lost their children in conflicts: Peace begins with language

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The families of İpek Çiçek and Atanur Şahin, who lost their lives 5 months apart during the conflict, have expressed their support for the process and emphasised that physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan must be ensured now.

He loses his brother while ceasefire continues: Attacks break confidence

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Adem Kocaman lost his HPG member brother Ethem Kocaman in the ongoing attacks despite the PKK's ceasefire decision. "The attacks are breaking confidence. Operations must stop and the process must be carried out on legal grounds," he says.