Peace Academic Muzaffer Kaya has called for a democratic mobilization in support of the new parliamentary peace process in Turkey. Speaking on the work of the recently established commission, Kaya emphasized that the process must be pushed forward collectively by all democratic forces.
Gulbahar Kaya, the Êlih (Batman) representative of the Şiyar Be! (Wake Up!) Platform, warned of a growing drug crisis in Kurdish cities and called for urgent collective action. She described drug use as a form of “societal warfare” and emphasized the need for awareness and resistance before an entire generation is lost.
The family of Metin Arslan, also known as Koçero Urfa, commemorated his life following confirmation of his death in a 2019 airstrike. His siblings Yasin and Rabia Arslan spoke of his unwavering dedication to the Kurdish freedom struggle, describing him as a symbol of resilience and commitment.
Within the scope of the new wave operation against Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), detention warrant for 44 people, including Beyoglu Mayor Inan Guney.
Welat Zal, a YPS member who lost his life during the curfews in Cizîr district in 2016, was commemorated at his grave in Tetwan’s (Tatvan) Boluh village.
The Human Rights Association (IHD) Êlih (Batman) Branch reported that ongoing water shortages and unsafe drinking water at Batman Closed Prison, Batman T-Type Closed Prison, and Batman L-Type Open Prison have seriously violated the right to life and health of prisoners.
In Colemêrg (Hakkari), a criminal complaint was filed against specialised sergeant İbrahim Sarı for violence against a child.
The release of 14 prisoner at Karabuk T-Type Closed Prison was postponed between April and August on various grounds.
Seventeen people who were killed in the Dîgor Massacre were commemorated on the 32nd anniversary of their deaths.
Dr. Osman İşçi, a member of the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) Central Council, who was invited to the Commission, emphasized that the process of resolving the Kurdish issue cannot succeed without hearing from Abdullah Öcalan. He drew a parallel with South Africa, noting, “The commission there could not conclude its process without meeting Nelson Mandela.”
Citizens from Bazarcix (Pazarcık) in Mereş (Maraş) emphasised that for peace to be established in Turkey, the foundations of law, justice, democracy and freedoms must first be secured.
Nese Ozgen, member of the European Forum for Freedom and Peace (EFFP) and campaign coordinator for "I Want to Visit Öcalan," stated that isolation remains the biggest barrier to achieving peace.
The deaths of Rahmi Kızıltaş, a father of three, and his cousin Abdullah Toprak during the 2015 curfews in Gimgim (Varto), Muş, remain unresolved as a decade-long confidentiality order continues to block access to the case file.
A rally will be organised in Wan (Van) by The Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA), Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on 23 August with the slogan “Freedom will win, not isolation”.
An armed attack was organised against the Izmir office of Evrensel Newspaper at night and one person was detained.