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Group from Aarau takes over freedom for Öcalan Vigil in its 649th week
The Freedom for Öcalan Vigil in Strasbourg has been taken over by a group from Aarau. The activists said: "We will continue our resistance everywhere until our leader is free." -
Kurdish activist detained in Turkey with his family face deportation to Iran
If deported, Hosseini faces a high risk of arrest and trial due to his continued political and cultural activism. -
The odyssey of the Karak family
Müslüm Karak spends much of his time on the roads between different prisons in Turkey to visit his brother, nephew, son and son-in-law. His brother Durak has been in prison for 29 years. -
Temelli applies to Human Rights Investigation Commission about prisoner on hunger strike for 55 days
Sezai Temelli has applied to the Human Rights Investigation Commission asking for clarification about the case of prisoner Servet Özgün, who has been on a hunger strike for 55 days, requesting to be transferred closer to his family. -
Kurdish kolbar seriously injured in mine explosion in Rojhilat
A Kurdish kolbar was seriously injured in a mine explosion near Ciwanro. The kolbar lost a leg. -
Abdullah Öcalan given new 6-month ban on lawyers’ visits
Abdullah Öcalan has been given a new 6-month ban on lawyers’ visits. Asrın Law Office will appeal to the Constitutional Court against the decision. -
Lawyer Taşkın: Rights violations in prisons have reached the level of torture
Lawyer Fırat Taşkın, a representative of MED TUHAD-FED, said that the rights violations in prisons have reached the level of torture, emphasizing that prisoners' rights to life and health are being violated. -
Report on children’s rights in Kurdistan: Death, detention, arrest, torture...
According to the one-year report on violations of children's rights announced by IHD Amed Branch, 36 children's right to life was violated. -
Body of HPG guerrilla Brûsk Reşit delivered to his family 4 years after his death
The body of HPG guerrilla Brûsk Reşit (Seyithan Acay), who fell as a martyr on Gabar Mountain, was delivered to his family 4 years after his death. -
Prisoner with 90% disability transferred to solitary cell
Kurdish prisoner Şaban Kaygusuz has been moved to a solitary cell in the Turkish Kayseri-Bünyan prison. The former HPG fighter lost a leg and a hand in the war. -
Trial of women's rights defender Sharifah Mohammadi postponed
The Defense Group for Sharifah Mohammadi announced that the hearing of the trial was postponed. -
Kurdish civilian sentenced to death in Iran for alleged ‘espionage for Israel’
Five prisoners in Orumiyeh Central Prison now face execution on charges of “espionage for Israel”, and their cases have been referred to Iran’s Supreme Court. -
PJAK condemns death sentence given to Warisha Moradi
PJAK condemned the death sentence given to KJAR member Warisha Moradi, stating that the decision is a continuation of the Iranian state’s war on women: “Society will not easily bow down to such oppressive practices.” -
Female prisoners in Evin jail go on hunger strike against death penalty
The female prisoners in Evin jail announced that they are going on a hunger strike against the death sentence given to Warisha Moradi. -
Condition of ill prisoner Abdurrahman Gemicioğlu is getting worse
The condition of ill prisoner Abdurrahman Gemicioğlu is getting worse. It was learned that the man also started to lose his memory. -
Lawyers of Warisha Moradi notified of the death sentence
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network announced that the death sentence of Warisha Moradi, whose hearings were held on 16 June and 5 October 2024, was notified to her lawyers on Sunday. -
Women prisoners in Iran’s Evin Prison call for action for Pakshan Azizi sentenced to death
Women prisoners in Iran’s Evin Prison stated that the death sentence against Pakshan Azizi should be annulled and called on everyone to take action to this end. -
Medeni Erol not given any liquid food
Medeni Erol is 70% disabled. He was taken into custody because he was protesting the appointment of a trustee to Batman municipality. The police used a dog against him. -
Iran sentences three kolbars to death
In Urmia, three Kurdish kolbars, including a South Kurdish citizen, were sentenced to death for allegedly spying for Israel. They were also accused of transporting weapons that were used in an attack on a nuclear scientist. -
Criminal complaint against police torture in Batman
Diyarbakır Bar Association Human Rights Centre's Anti-Torture Commission filed a criminal complaint against the police officers who attacked the people in Batman. -
Solidarity action with prisoner on hunger strike in Greece
In 2021, Mehmet Çelik left Turkey due to safety concerns, but now faces unjust treatment in Greece, prompting him to start an indefinite hunger strike. -
Report on human rights violations in Rojhilat in October
Human rights violations against Kurdish civilians and activists in the Kurdish region of Iran continued in October 2024. -
Political prisoner not released because he refused to admit repentance
Şehmus Kalır, who has been imprisoned for 30 years in Tekirdağ No. 1 Prison, was denied release because he refused to accept admitting repentance. -
Political prisoner left to die
Seriously ill political prisoner Abdurrahman Gemicioğlu is handcuffed even in the intensive care unit. His daughter Elif Gemicioğlu is calling on the public and the authorities to take action. -
Kurdish political prisoner in Iran faces new charges under security pressure
Ahmadreza Haeri, a Kurdish political prisoner from Ilam, faces new charges of “propaganda against the state” and “spreading false information” based on reports and complaints from officials at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.