Kurdish question must be solved in parliament, says Turkey’s main opposition leader Özel
“If this problem is to be solved, it will be through democratisation under the parliamentary roof,” said Özgür Özel, leader...
Women must play central role in peacebuilding, says Kurdish umbrella KJK
Ahead of 8 March International Women's Day, the Kurdistan Women’s Communities (KJK) has released a comprehensive statement endorsing imprisoned Kurdish...
Academics experts confirm new era in Kurdish-Turkish relations following Öcalan’s call
Following Abdullah Öcalan’s call for ending the armed struggle, leading academics on the Kurdish issue have affirmed that a new...
Öcalan’s call for peace: Pro-Kurdish DEM Party co-chair Hatimoğulları urges gov’t action
"Words are not enough; action is required," said Tülay Hatimoğulları, co-chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party,...
‘Öcalan must be heard’ – Lawyer Erol reveals details of peace call meeting
“ Öcalan came to the meeting holding a document. He placed it in front of him and said, ‘We will...
Öcalan’s freedom vital for peace, says Nobel laureate Williams
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams has called for the release of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, stressing that his...
‘Violence is Off the Table’: DEM Party’s Önder signals visit to Rojava
A historic meeting on 27 February at İmralı Island has signalled a potential shift in Turkey’s approach to the Kurdish...
Turkey arrests and suspends main opposition CHP’s Beykoz mayor
Turkish government have suspended Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler after his arrest on corruption charges, the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday....
Öcalan’s call to end armed struggle marks ‘new beginning’: KONGRA-GEL co-chair says
Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan's call for the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and an end to armed...
First Newroz fires lit in Kurdish regions of Iran, Iraq and Öcalan’s birthplace in Turkey
The first fires of this year's Kurdish New Year, also known as Newroz, have been lit in Oraman (Hewraman), a...
