Thousands in Wan protest attacks on Aleppo
Thousands of people in Wan (Van) took to the streets chanting “Bijî berxwedana Rojava” (Long live the resistance of Rojava) to protest the attacks targeting North and East Syria. During the march, calls were made for unity against attacks on the Kurdish people.
Homes of Kurds fleeing Aleppo looted, while those unable to leave abducted
According to UN data, 120 thousand people have been displaced from Aleppo due to Hayat Tahrir el-Sham (HTS) attacks on Kurds. The homes and workplaces of those forced to flee are being looted, while Kurds unable to leave their neighbourhoods are being abducted.
An international investigation must be launched says Heyva Sor a Kurd Co-chair
Heyva Sor a Kurd Co-Chair Hediye Ebdullah stated that an international investigation must be launched into the war crimes committed against Kurds in Aleppo.
HTS targets homes in Dayr Hafir
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) groups are bombing residential areas in Dêr Hafir (Dayr Hafir). It has been reported that some homes have been damaged as a result of the bombing.
HTS bombarding Dêr Hafir with heavy weapons
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is bombarding the centre of Dêr Hafir (Hayr Hafir) with heavy weapons.
Turkish drone bombs Meskene for second time
It has been reported that a Turkish Bayraktar-type drone bombed the town of Meskene in Tabqa twice.
Lawyer Demir: Physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan must be ensured
Referring to the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling on the violation of Abdullah Öcalan’s “right to hope,” lawyer Cemal Demir said that lifting isolation alone would not be sufficient for the success of the process, stressing that Abdullah Öcalan’s physical freedom must also be guaranteed.
Kurdistan stands with Aleppo: Rojava is resistance and freedom, cannot be surrendered
Thousands of people took to the streets in several cities to protest attacks by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Aleppo, declaring that “Rojava is conscience, resistance and freedom, and cannot be subdued.”
HTS shells Dayr Hafir
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has launched artillery attacks on the town of Dayr Hafir.
Lawyers for Freedom Association publishes six-month prison report
The Prison Commission of the Istanbul branch of the Lawyers for Freedom Association (OHD) has released its six-month report on prisons in Turkey’s Marmara Region, calling for a comprehensive reform process grounded in respect for human rights, “starting with prisons and extending to all state institutions.”
Commission’s report team meets with Parliament Speaker
The report writing team of the Parliamentary Commission established to resolve the Kurdish issue met with Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş.
Syrian Interim Government shelling puts in Dayr Hafir
The Syrian Interim Government targeted the Umm Tina Bridge in northern Dêr Hafir (Dayr Hafir) with artillery fire, rendering the bridge out of service.
'Hope and Freedom' rally to be held on 25 January
The Democratic Institutions Platform has announced that the “Hope and Freedom” rally, demanding the release of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan, will be held on 25 January.
KCK: Recent attacks sabotage to ceasefire and process
The KCK strongly criticised Turkey's policies following the attack on Aleppo. The KCK stated that the attack on Aleppo was aimed at breaking the ceasefire, warning that the process was being sabotaged and that the attacks would not be limited to Aleppo.
Mothers set off from Istanbul to Ankara
As part of the Peace Mothers Assembly’s program to travel to Ankara, capital of Turkey, in protest against attacks on Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo, members of the Istanbul Peace Mothers Assembly have set off for Ankara.