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Bayık: Everyone should shoulder the burden of Leader Öcalan
...ut it was sabotaged. Both the gang-like structures within the freedom movement and within the state prevented that process from successfully developing, and in the course of it Turgut Ozal was also murdered. But Rêber Apo insisted on his decision. He pointed it out in his interview with Mehmet Ali Birand. In 1995, he submitted a report to our movement and called for a congress to bring about change in the freedom movement. And some changes were realized at this 5th Congress, but these were very insufficient and incomplete. Despite even this, Rêber Apo still insisted on the strategy he wanted to d...
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Fate of four Kurdish women activists in Iran unknown after arrest over 8 March events
...detention facility in Sanandaj. Their arrest came shortly after their participation in International Women’s Day events in Sanandaj on 8 March. Saedi, Pashaei, and Motaei had previously been arrested during the anti-government ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ uprising. https://anfenglishmobile.com/women/iran-arrests-four-kurdish-women-activists-after-women-s-day-events-78357
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Over 85 Nobel Laureates call for unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi and political prisoners
...g with all other political prisoners: “We, Nobel Laureates from across disciplines around the world, call for the full and unconditional release of our sister laureate Narges Mohammadi, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize 2023. Narges was recognized “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”, becoming the fifth person to be awarded the prize while in prison. Narges Mohammadi left Tehran’s notorious Evin prison on temporary medical leave in December 2024. We have united at this moment because her freedom remains tenuous and can...
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Zeki Bayhan: Our people are the true owners of this process
...ound. In short, the circumstances now demand a resolution to the Kurdish issue. Are you saying the parties were forced to seek peace? To a large extent, yes. Of course, the Kurds have other options as well. There are powers in the region that seek influence, such as the United States, Israel, and Iran. The fact that the Kurds have such alternatives also exerts pressure on the Turkish state, in my view. However, given the current global and regional power dynamics, a Kurdish-Turkish alliance stands out as one of the most ideal solutions for various reasons. What are some of these reasons? A sig...
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Iran arrests four Kurdish women activists after Women’s Day events
Iranian Ministry of Intelligence forces arrested four Kurdish women activists linked to International Women’s Day events in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province. Iranian Ministry of Intelligence forces arrested four Kurdish women activists on 10 March reportedly linked to International Women’s Day events in San...
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Kurdish national clothing faces ban in Rojhilat
As Newroz approaches, the Iranian regime is increasing its pressure on Kurds, trying to prevent the sale of Kurdish national clothes. With the approach of Newroz, the market for Kurdish national clothing has started to become more active. However, at the same time, the Iranian regime has intensified its pressure on Kurds. Ac...
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Steve Race to lead UK Parliament's Kurdish Friendship Group
...on to the UK, and to reassess the UK's foreign policy accordingly. At the same time, we aim to establish a direct parliamentary channel for engaging with Kurdish communities across the Middle East. Through this connection, we will engage with Kurds across the Middle East, including in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Turkey." Race emphasized that the formation of the group and his election as chair came at a particularly critical time, given the delicate situation in the region, especially in Syria. He stated: "Through our Minister responsible for the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, ...
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30 human rights organizations call for abolition of death penalty
30 human rights organizations made a joint statement on the rights of women and gender minorities facing the death penalty. Iran Human Rights, the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP) and 27 other human rights organizations have signed a joint statement marking International Women’s Day, calling attention to the plight of women and gender minorities trapped in o...