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KNK: Erdoğan’s new war, a threat to the whole Middle East
The KNK said that "In order to maintain his power, Erdoğan is waging a new war against the Kurds." The Commission on Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) issued a statement stating that "Erdoğan’s new war is a threat to the whole Middle East." The KNK said that "on Sunday the ...
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Kalkan: Special war can be stopped with revolutionary war
"The main reason the AKP-MHP fascism suffered such a defeat in the municipal elections on March 31, is the success of the guerrillas," said Duran Kalkan. In the second part of this interview, Duran Kalkan, a member of the KCK Executive Council, spoke about the role of guerrillas in successfully cou...
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YRA salutes Kurdish Journalism Day
...on of the 126th anniversary of 22 April, Kurdish Journalism Day. 126 years ago, the Kurdistan Newspaper started its adventure in Cairo, Egypt, which was an important step in the struggle for freedom of the Kurdish people and the four parts of Kurdistan, the statement said, drawing attention to the North and East Syrian Revolution: "If we have an autonomous system and army today, if the system of brotherhood of peoples in the region is succeeding despite all attacks and plans, this is thanks to the struggle of free press activities. Our comrades sacrificed their lives for the sake of truth. Thanks to their sacrif...
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Parties and NGOs in North-East Syria call for action against Turkish invasion attacks
31 political parties and civil society organisations in North and East Syria strongly condemned the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and said: "We call on all our people to take action in all areas to stop the Turkish state's attacks on all areas." Political parties and civil society organisations held a joint press conference at the Diplomatic Research and Consultanc...
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HPG pays tribute to guerrilla Xebat Turkmen
Guerrilla Xebat Turkmen died in a battle against Turkish occupying forces in South Kurdistan in March. The HPG paid tribute to the Raqqa-born guerrilla as a major militant of the Apoist movement. Guerrilla Xebat Turkmen died in a battle with the Turkish army in the Zap region in South Kurdistan in M...
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People's Bridge: Let’s unite and defend Kurdistan
The solidarity organization People's Bridge called for global protests against the Turkish invasion of Metina. On 21 April, the press centre of the HPG (People’s Defence Forces) stated that the Turkish army had begun its invasion of Metîna. The Turkish army began its attacks on the area in South K...
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40 suspects apprehended in joint Security Operation in Heseke
The joint security operation launched by the SDF, YPJ and Internal Security Forces yesterday has been completed succesfully. Based on their security and military duties towards our people, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in collaboration with the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) and Internal Secur...
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27-year-old civilian shot dead by Turkish occupation forces in Ain Issa
A 27-year-old civilian was allegedly shot dead by a Turkish occupation forces sniper in Ain Issa. A civilian was allegedly shot dead by a Turkish army sniper in Ain Issa. The bullet fired from the Girê Spî area hit the 27-year-old while he was irrigating agricultural land in the village of Umm al-Ba...
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Osman: Turkish regime deeply fears the power of women, that's why they attack us
Halime Mihemed Osman had her right leg amputated as a result of a drone attack carried out by the Turkish state. The attack carried out on Friday, was the 93rd that Turkey launched against the autonomous region of Northern and Eastern Syria since the beginning of the year. Halime Mihemed Osman and...
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Nuha Ömer: We will send 3 million 699 thousand signatures for Abdullah Öcalan
The Syrian Abdullah Öcalan Initiative is preparing to send the 3 million 699 thousand signatures it collected in the campaign that ended on 4 April to the European Union. Nuha Ömer from the Syrian Abdullah Öcalan Initiative said that the main goal of the campaign that collected 3 million 699 thousa...
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Villages in Manbij under attack
...ent of the population," the MMC said, condemning the aggression. Manbij is located 30 kilometres south of the Turkish border and occupies a key strategic position in Turkey's plans to expand its illegal occupation zone. The city, which is administered by the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), is located on the important M4 motorway, which runs through northern Syria like a lifeline and was a strategic supply route for ISIS. The military council set up for the defence of Manbij also includes the Enîya Kurdan (ar. Jabhat al-Akrad, or Kurdish Front) and the Revolutionary Brigade ...
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Arnott: Abdulah Öcalan is the key to peace
The Scottish Trade Union Confederation, representing more than half a million workers in Britain, decided to expand the fight for the freedom of Kurdish People's Leader Abdulah Öcalan at its 2024 general congress. Mike Arnott, President of the Scottish Trade Union Confederation, spoke about the deci...
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Scottish Trades Union Congress passes motion calling for Öcalan's freedom
...violation of both Turkish and international law, for 3 years. His last meeting with his lawyers was in August 2019 and his last communication with anyone outside prison, a phone call with his brother, was in March 2021. Meanwhile, Turkey, as a NATO country, continues to bomb Kurdish settlements in North and East Syria and in Iraq as well as oppressing and imprisoning Kurdish politicians and citizens at home. Congress reiterates its view that his release is essential to starting a political dialogue to resolve the ongoing issue of Kurdish self-determination. Öcalan’s principle of Democratic Confederalism, put in...
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HPG pays tribute to guerrilla Berjîn Canda
Guerrilla Berjîn Canda was swept away by floodwaters in Xakurke and drowned. The HPG expressed its condolences to the relatives of the former anti-ISIS fighter and the Kurdish people. Guerrilla Berjîn Canda was swept away by floodwaters in South Kurdistan and drowned. As the People's Defense Forces ...
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Couple injured in Turkish drone attack in Kobanê
Two people were injured in a drone attack by the Turkish state in Kobanê. The strike targeted a couple's car and the woman's condition is critical. Two people were injured in a drone attack by the Turkish state in Kobanê in northern Syria late on Thursday evening. Citing hospital sources, Ronahî TV ...
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Celebrations in Rojava mark ninth anniversary of KJK
In 2005, the Kurdish women's movement decided to reorganize itself under the umbrella of the KJB. Nine years later, the Community of Kurdistan Women emerged from this. In several cities in the autonomous region of Northern and Eastern Syria, numerous women came together to celebrate a special day: t...
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No news from refugee Veli after his release
There has been no news for days from refugee Ali Veli, who was not heard from after his release from Erzincan L Type Closed Prison and whose images of torture were sent to his family. There is no news from refugee Ali Veli (19), who was not heard from after being released from Erzincan L Type Closed...
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Sabri Ok: The AKP is falling apart
Sabri Ok said that "the Kurdish people, together with the democratic forces, have achieved successful results." Sabri Ok, a member of the KCK Executive Council, spoke about Erdoğan's upcoming talks in Iraq and what impact this may have on the war, and gave an overview of the elections in Turkey and ...
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Churches and foundations in Raqqa handed over to the Christian Property Protection Department
The property, churches and foundations of Christian refugees in Raqqa were handed over to the Department for the Protection of Syriac, Assyrian, Chaldean and Armenian Property in Northern and Eastern Syria. The Democratic Islamic Congress of Northern and Eastern Syria handed over the property, churc...
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Autonomous Administration and TEV-DEM celebrate Çarşema Sor
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and the Democratic Society Movement (TEV-DEM) celebrated the Çarşema Sor holiday, New Year of Yazidis. The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) issued a message on the occasion of the Yazidi festival, Çarşema Sor. In its message, the Autonomous Administration state...