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Vigil against Turkish attacks against Rojava continues at Nusaybin-Qamishlo border
The vigil against the occupation and genocidal attacks at the Nusaybin-Qamishlo border has entered its third day. -
Kurdish Language Platform calls for increased efforts to promote the use of Kurdish
The Kurdish Language Platform has called for increased efforts to promote the use of Kurdish, highlighting the risks facing the language. -
HPG guerrillas attack Turkish invasion forces in South Kurdistan
According to the HPG, the guerrillas attacked the Turkish invasion forces in South Kurdistan using drones, heavy weapons, snipers and sabotage tactics. Turkey is increasingly using prohibited explosives against the guerrillas' tunnel systems. -
Another kolbar killed by Iranian forces
The Kurdistan Human Rights Association said that a Kurdish kolbar injured in an attack by Iranian forces has lost his life. -
Vigil at Nusaybin-Qamishlo border: The hearts of all Kurds beat for Rojava
A vigil is taking place on the Nusaybin-Qamishlo border gate. DEM Party MP Ali Bozan said: “Despite the borders, Kurds living in the four parts are one. The hearts of all Kurds beat for Rojava today.” -
Dêrîn Peshmergas call for the opening of Sêmalka Border Crossing to deliver aid to Rojava
Cemil Hewrami, President of Dêrîn Peshmerga Community, demanded the opening of Sêmalka Border Gate between Rojava and Bashur (West and South Kurdistan) to send aid to Rojava. -
Bombardment on Mount Bagok in Mardin countryside
Turkish military activity has been continuing in the rural area of Mount Bagok Mountain in Nusaybin, Mardin since 6 November. The region is being bombarded intensively. -
HPG reports Turkish attacks with banned weapons
Turkey continues to commit war crimes in Kurdistan. According to the HPG, numerous areas in the Medya Defence Zones were attacked with banned weapons and warplanes. -
Protest at Kobanê border: The Kurds will resist wherever they are
HDK Co-Spokesperson Meral Danış Beştaş and DEM Party Co-Chairperson Tülay Hatimoğulları condemned the invasion attacks and vowed that the resistance will continue. -
PJAK calls on peoples to rise up in the spirit of the Kobanê resistance
In a statement regarding the attacks of the occupying Turkish state and gangs, PJAK warned of a dangerous plan and called for peoples to rise up in the spirit of Kobanê resistance. -
One killed, two wounded in Turkish attack in Duhok countryside
The Turkish state continues its attacks as part of its genocidal campaign against the Kurdish people in various parts of Kurdistan. -
Van co-mayor Zeydan: We invite our people to defend their will
Van Metropolitan Municipality co-mayor Abdullah Zeydan protested the Supreme Court's decision to overturn his legal rights, and said: "We invite all our people to defend their will and to overturn the game being played against them." -
Turkey builds a new road in Biradost
The Turkish state is building a new occupation road in Biradost. -
Co-mayor of Dersim, Birsen Orhan, released
Co-mayor of Dersim Birsen Orhan, who was arrested after the appointment of a state trustee, has been released. The court ordered a ban on traveling abroad. -
People of Dersim invited to attend December Municipality Council meeting
The people of Dersim were invited to the December Municipality Council meeting to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Underground Bazaar. -
Turkish army launches a two-way military attack in Yüksekova
The Turkish state launched a large-scale military attack on rural areas, villages, plateaus and hamlets in Yüksekova. -
HPG publishes war balance sheet for November
The HPG published the war balance sheet for November. In the 47 guerrilla actions carried out, a total of 13 Turkish soldiers, including one senior commander, were punished. A large number of equipment was also destroyed. -
KCK: Our peoples must organize on the basis of self-defense and prevent any occupation and massacres
Pointing to efforts to deepen the chaos and conflicts in Syria, KCK said, “A global plan is being executed against the Middle East and Syria. Turkey is taking advantage of this situation to realize its genocidal, colonialist, racist, expansionist aims." -
Co-mayor of Dersim remanded in custody
On 24 November, Dersim co-mayor Birsen Orhan was placed under house arrest after being replaced by a trustee. She was detained and remanded in custody on Saturday. -
Iraqi Defence Minister visits Shengal
Iraqi Defence Minister visited the Shengal Operations Room today. The purpose of the visit is said to be related to the security situation in the region. -
Protest against the usurpation of Bahçesaray Municipality: We are here and we will resist
In the protest against the usurpation of Bahçesaray Municipality, demonstrators said: “The AKP government will not defeat the will of the Kurdish people. We are here, we will resist.” -
YBŞ: We must be prepared for all developments and dangers
In view of the HTS attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo, Shengal Resistance Units warned of an Islamist advance in the region coordinated by Turkey and the danger for the Yazidi community. -
Dersim co-mayor Birsen Orhan detained
Dersim co-mayor Birsen Orhan was under house arrest after being replaced by a trustee. She was detained on Saturday. -
The municipality of Van's Bahçesaray district usurped by the AKP-MHP regime
The AKP-MHP regime usurped the municipality of Bahçesaray district in Van province after co-mayor Ayvaz Hazır was sentenced to 3 years and 11 months in prison. -
Protest in Mardin: Resistance against trustees will continue
HDK Co-Spokesperson Ali Kenanoğlu spoke at the demonstration against the usurpation of the municipality in Mardin and vowed that the resistance against the trustees will continue.