Turkey’s political prisoners at centre of prison crisis
A Tuesday headline in pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam has reignited scrutiny over the fate of political prisoners in Turkey, spotlighting...
German chancellor criticises Israel’s recent offensive in Gaza
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Israel's recent military invasion in Gaza on 26 May, stating that the level...
Turkey: Pro-Kurdish DEM Party meets far-right MHP in parliament
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)...
KCK’s Besê Hozat: Peace requires Abdullah Öcalan’s leadership role
"Only Leader Apo can lead this process — and that is only possible if he is free," said KCK Executive...
Syrian Kurds to press for decentralised power in talks
Syrian Kurdish leaders said on Monday they will insist on a decentralised system of government in upcoming talks with Damascus,...
Basque: Kurdish writer Mizgîn Ronak visits Gernika
Kurdish writer Mizgîn Ronak, freed in 2022 after spending 30 years in prison in Turkey, made her first international journey...
Daily News : 23 May 2025
23/05/2025 – #DailyNews – #MedyaNews 🔸 Turkish President Erdoğan surprised many by stating he has no intention of seeking...
Osman Baydemir calls for observer mechanisms to ensure peace following PKK disbandment
Speaking on Medya Haber, veteran Kurdish human rights defender Osman Baydemir called for the establishment of independent observer mechanisms...
Amnesty International updates urgent action campaign for Pakhshan Azizi
On 5 May, Amnesty International re-published its campaign urging for Iran to halt any plans to execute Kurdish humanitarian worker...
If not now, when?
Eren Keskin, a prominent human rights lawyer and defender, reflects on the current moment of political transition in Turkey in...
