Salih Muslim, Co-Chair of the PYD Executive Council, pointed to the behind-the-scenes coordination between Turkey and Damascus, the areas opened up to DAESH, and the attacks directed at the Alevi and Druze peoples, stating, "No democracy, no integration."
Members of the Imrali Delegation have set off for Imrali to meet Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Ocalan.
One of the world’s oldest cities, Damascus resembles a wounded city in every way. In every building, it is possible to see traces of a story left unfinished by the war. While the “normal flow” continues, differing from other regions, perceptions of North and East Syria have begun to change.
Peace Mother Aliye Timur passed away in the Federal Kurdistan Region, where she had travelled to visit relatives.
Faik Cirik was released after 30 years in Bandırma T-Type No. 1 Closed Prison. "We are not free as long as our leader is in Imralı Prison," he said.
Sociologist and historian Roger Griffin, known for his research on fascism, said that the emergence of a peace understanding between the Turkish and Kurdish peoples is vital not only for them but also for the world and humanity.
Representatives of civil society organisations and political parties stated that there is an anti-peace mind-set at work among the local authorities in Şirnex (Şırnak), which has become the centre of practices that have been at odds with the Peace and Democratic Society Process since its inception.
Gulperi Kortak, wife of seriously ill prisoner Ramazan Kortak, said: “If he stays in prison, he will lost his life.”
Psychologist Huseyin Erol stated that economic, social and lack of justice issues have contributed to the recent rise in suicide cases, adding that the problem can be solved by developing social programmes and policies as required by a welfare state.
Prisoners at Kırşehir Prison reported that guards provoked judicial detainees against them, using provocative statements such as, "These are terrorists, pour boiling water on them when they are in the exercise yard."
The release of six prisoners, including those who have been imprisoned for 32 years in Bakırköy, Bolu Prison and Silivri Prison, has been postponed.
“The PKK has closed its history in a manner befitting its legacy” said Tevfik Kalkan, who was released after 30 years in prison and stated that the responsibility to build a democratic society in all its dimensions now falls on everyone without exception.
Journalist Huseyin Aykol, who is undergoing treatment in intensive care, has suffered another brain haemorrhage.
Salar Abdurrahman, Secretary of the KSDP Youth Movement, said their request to meet Abdullah Ocalan aims to convey the support of young people from Southern Kurdistan for the on-going political process.
Mehmet Emin Ado, a prisoner who wrote a letter detailing the violations at Suluca Prison No. 1, said: "We are monitored 24/7 by cameras, and three people are held in small rooms."