MEPs stated that Öcalan has taken huge responsibility of negotiating a peaceful future where rights can be achieved through democratic means, and he must be allowed the opportunity to communicate freely and intervene in the political debate. Through the İmralı Delegation of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan made the historic ‘Call for Peace and [...]

Politicians, mayors and MPs in Britain wished the Kurdish people a happy Newroz, saying “Newroz is a time of renewal, resistance and hope. The Kurdish people's resolve for a more peaceful world is a source of inspiration.” Political party leaders, MPs, trade unionists, mayors and councillors in Britain shared messages of solidarity and struggle on the occasion of Kurdish New [...]

On 19 March 2025, tens of thousands flooded the streets of Van city to celebrate Newroz with unparalleled fervour. Organised by the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Free Women's Movement (TJA), and the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, the gathering echoed with the slogan "Free Leadership, Democratic Society." The square erupted with chants of "Long Live Leader Apo," as [...]

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Amed (Diyarbakır) today and celebrated Newroz, Kurdish New Year, with great enthusiasm, highlighting their demands for peace, democracy and equality. Today, nearly one million people gathered in Newroz Square in Diyarbakır (Amed) from the early morning hours. The Newroz program began at 10:30 AM with a commemoration for Kemal Kurkut, who was killed by police [...]

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Damascus yesterday, and reopened the country’s embassy in Syria. She also used her one-day visit to the Syrian capital to meet Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) representatives. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Damascus on 20 March and announced the reopening of Germany’s embassy in the Syrian capital. The embassy has [...]