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Newroz of the change flowing towards freedom
https://medyanews.net/newroz-of-the-change-flowing-towards-freedom/
Published: March 22, 2025 16:20
Dicle MĂŒftĂŒoÄlu The sole goal of the hundreds of thousands who filled the Newroz square in Amed [Diyarbakır] with the excitement of a possible video message and in ownership of the historic call from Ä°mralı [the island prison where Kurdish leader AbdullahâŠ
Newroz celebrated across Europe with torchlight marches, cultural events
https://medyanews.net/newroz-celebrated-across-europe-with-torchlight-marches-cultural-events/
Published: March 22, 2025 16:09
The Newroz festival, which marks the traditional Kurdish new year, was celebrated in different countries across Europe, with Kurdish people and international supporters coming together to enjoy Kurdish traditional music and dancing and demand the freedomâŠ
CHPâs Ăzel accuses ErdoÄan of judicial overreach, media complicity in crackdown on Ä°mamoÄlu
Published: March 22, 2025 14:29
Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) Chair ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel has escalated his critique of the ErdoÄan administration, arguing that the judicial inquiry into Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu is a politically motivated attempt to neutralise a formidableâŠ
From Neolithic settlements to the Nobel Prize; Bahot Baloch on history, struggle of Baloch people
Published: March 22, 2025 13:29
Bahot Baloch is a freelance journalist and scholar from Balochistan, specialising in covering Baloch armed organisations and the broader Baloch liberation movement. In an exclusive interview with Medya News, he provided insightful commentary on the historyâŠ
Umbrella opposition organisation urges CHP leader ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel to join Istanbulâs Newroz celebration
Published: March 22, 2025 12:34
The Peopleâs Democratic Congress (HDK), one of the largest umbrella organisations of the Turkish opposition, has officially called on ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel, the leader of the Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP), to take part in this yearâs Newroz celebrations inâŠ
ErdoÄan mocks peace hopes by choosing the path of autocracy and war â last week in Kurdish news
Published: March 22, 2025 11:29
Sarah Glynn Not long ago, I â like many others â described Turkey as at a crossroads. President ErdoÄan has now made clear which direction he has chosen, and it is not the direction of peace and democracy. Emboldened by an international political climateâŠ
Daily News : 21 March 2025
https://medyanews.net/daily-news-21-march-2025/
Published: March 21, 2025 22:18
21/03/2025 â #DailyNews â #MedyaNews  đ The 2025 Newroz celebration in Diyarbakır featured over one million participants rallying around Abdullah Ăcalanâs 1997 message, emphasizing aspirations for peace and democratic progress.  đ Turkey faces escalatingâŠ
Turkish court removes Istanbul Bar Board in politically charged ruling
https://medyanews.net/turkish-court-removes-istanbul-bar-board-in-politically-charged-ruling/
Published: March 21, 2025 19:39
The Istanbul 2nd Civil Court of First Instance has ruled to dismiss the entire executive board of the Istanbul Bar Association, one of the largest legal bodies in the world, and called for new elections. The ruling, which was not read aloud in court butâŠ
Newroz celebrated in all four parts of Kurdistan
https://medyanews.net/newroz-celebrated-in-all-four-parts-of-kurdistan/
Published: March 21, 2025 18:20
The festival of Newroz is being celebrated across all four parts of Kurdistan today. You can find detailed coverage of the Newroz celebrations on our liveblog here: One Kurdish social media user shared this viral post on social media platform X: âThisâŠ
Kurdish parties and umbrella organisation celebrate Newroz as a symbol of resistance
Published: March 21, 2025 17:51
On the occasion of this yearâs Newroz, which is celebrated by people all over the Middle East and has a special meaning for the Kurdish people, the Kurdistan Womenâs Freedom Party (PAJK), the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) and the umbrella organisationâŠ
Hundreds of thousands listen to Ăcalanâs Newroz message in his own voice
https://medyanews.net/hundreds-of-thousands-listen-to-ocalans-newroz-message-in-his-own-voice/
Published: March 21, 2025 14:02
Abdullah Ăcalanâs Newroz 2025 message has been played to a crowd of hundreds of thousands in the Rezan (Baglar) district of Diyarbakır (Amed). The assembled people were able to hear Ăcalanâs voice, while viewing his image on a big screen. The festivalâŠ
German FM meets with Kurdish representatives on one-day visit to Damascus
https://medyanews.net/german-fm-meets-with-kurdish-representatives-on-one-day-visit-to-damascus/
Published: March 21, 2025 13:19
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Damascus on 20 March and announced the reopening of Germanyâs embassy in the Syrian capital. The embassy has been closed since the start of Syriaâs civil war in 2012. Meeting with Kurdish representativesâŠ
Istanbulâs twin city Cologne raises alarm over arrest of mayor Ä°mamoÄlu
https://medyanews.net/istanbuls-twin-city-cologne-raises-alarm-over-arrest-of-mayor-imamoglu/
Published: March 21, 2025 11:43
The city of Cologne, Germany, has issued a strong statement calling for the immediate release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, who was arrested earlier this week on charges including corruption and alleged links to terrorist organisations. Cologne, whichâŠ
Daily News : 20 March 2025
https://medyanews.net/daily-news-20-march-2025/
Published: March 20, 2025 21:37
20/03/2025 â #DailyNews â #MedyaNews  đAs Ä°mamoÄlu and opposition figures face interrogation, international leaders and human rights groups denounce the detentions as a political crackdown on dissent.  đAs protests spread from Istanbul to Ankara andâŠ
SDF #Newroz2025 message: âSyria is for all Syriansâ
https://medyanews.net/sdf-newroz2025-message-syria-is-for-all-syrians/
Published: March 20, 2025 19:37
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have sent warm greetings to the Kurdish people on the occasion of Newroz 2025. âWe extend our warmest congratulations and blessings to our Kurdish people, to the Syrian people and to the world on the occasion of Newroz,âŠ
KNK calls on Kurds worldwide to celebrate Newroz in a spirit of resistance
https://medyanews.net/knk-calls-on-kurds-worldwide-to-celebrate-newroz-in-a-spirit-of-resistance/
Published: March 20, 2025 19:01
In its Newroz 2025 message, the KNK Executive Council underlined that Newroz is a day that has historically played a key role in Kurdish liberation movements. The statement described Newroz as a unifying occasion that brings together Kurds from differentâŠ
PKKâs Kalkan slams Turkeyâs inactivity: Unlock Ä°mralı, unlock peace!
https://medyanews.net/pkks-kalkan-slams-turkeys-inactivity-unlock-imrali-unlock-peace/
Published: March 20, 2025 18:23
ï»żï»ż Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) executive committee member Duran Kalkan has openly criticised the Turkish government for failing to respond to Abdullah Ăcalanâs 27 February appeal to end the decades-long conflict. In response to Ăcalanâs call, PKK leadersâŠ
Berlin issues travel advisory to Turkey over security risks, ErdoÄanâs crackdown on opposition
Published: March 20, 2025 17:45
The German Federal Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Turkeyâs Kurdish-majority southeastern provinces bordering Syria and Iraq due to significant security risks. The warning specifically discourages travel toâŠ
Van Newroz calls for free leadership and a democratic society
https://medyanews.net/van-newroz-calls-for-free-leadership-and-a-democratic-society/
Published: March 20, 2025 17:35
Newroz celebrations took place across southeast Turkeyâs Kurdish region (Bakur) under the leadership of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Free Womenâs Movement (TJA), and the Peoplesâ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party. From the early hours, tens ofâŠ
Bahçeli calls on PKK to hold a congress in Malazgirt on 4 May
https://medyanews.net/bahceli-calls-on-pkk-to-hold-a-congress-in-malazgirt-on-4-may/
Published: March 20, 2025 17:23
Far right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has called on the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) to convene a congress on 4 May 2025 in Malazgirt, urging the group to formally disband and lay down its arms. âThe PKK must convene itsâŠ
ErdoÄanâs attempt to eliminate main rival Ä°mamoÄlu met with harsh response
https://medyanews.net/erdogans-attempt-to-eliminate-main-rival-imamoglu-met-with-harsh-response/
Published: March 20, 2025 17:08
The detention of Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs strongest rival, in a massive police raid has caused great discomfort in the domestic public opinion in Turkey. Major trade unions andâŠ
19th EUTCC conference on Turkey/Kurds to be held in EU parliament
https://medyanews.net/19th-eutcc-conference-on-turkey-kurds-to-be-held-in-eu-parliament/
Published: March 20, 2025 16:13
The 19th international conference on âThe European Union, Turkey, the Middle East and the Kurdsâ will be held on 26 and 27 March at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss the latest developments regarding the Kurdish people in Turkey andâŠ
đą LIVE BLOG: TURKEYâS POLITICAL CRISIS UNFOLDS IN REAL-TIME
https://medyanews.net/live-blog-turkeys-political-crisis-unfolds-in-real-time/
Published: March 20, 2025 10:28
LIVE BLOG: NEWROZ 2025 â A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM & RESISTANCE đ„
https://medyanews.net/live-blog-newroz-2025-a-celebration-of-freedom-resistance/
Published: March 19, 2025 19:45
Daily News : 19 March 2025
https://medyanews.net/daily-news-19-march-2025/
Published: March 19, 2025 18:16
19/03/2025 â #DailyNews â #MedyaNews  đž ErdoÄanâs main competitor for future elections, Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, is among dozens of officials arrested in a sweeping police operation, sparking political outrage.  đž The arrest of Ä°stanbul Mayor EkremâŠ
Iran: Kurds in Urmia hold first mass Newroz gathering as symbol of resistance
https://medyanews.net/iran-kurds-in-urmia-hold-first-mass-newroz-gathering-as-symbol-of-resistance/
Published: March 19, 2025 18:02
On 18 March, Kurds in Urmia, the capital of West Azerbaijan Province, held their first mass Newroz ceremony, marking the largest Kurdish celebration of Newroz in Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) to date. Kurds lit Newroz fires from Urmia to Sarpol-e-ZahabâŠ
PKK executive Karayılan welcomes Ăcalanâs disarmament call, but warns Turkey must meet ceasefire
Published: March 19, 2025 17:16
Murat Karayılan, a senior leader of the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), has assessed the latest developments following Abdullah Ăcalanâs âCall for Peace and a Democratic Societyâ on 27 February, reaffirming the groupâs readiness to implement the call, butâŠ
Protests erupt in Sinjar after Iraqi army attacks local Yazidi self-defence force
Published: March 19, 2025 16:50
Three fighters of the Sinjar (Ćengal) Resistance Units (YBĆ) have been injured in an attack by the Iraqi Army in Sinjar city, Iraqi Kurdistan, on the night of Tuesday-Wednesday. After the incident, the Iraqi army increased its presence in Sinjar, whileâŠ
Global media reacts to Istanbul Mayor Ä°mamoÄluâs arrest: âErdoÄanâs key rival detainedâ
Published: March 19, 2025 16:43
The arrest of Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu has dominated headlines across the world, with major news outlets framing the event as a politically charged move ahead of Turkeyâs upcoming elections. As global media dissect the significance of the detention,âŠ
The Kurdish scapegoats of Turkish politics and the operation to reshape the opposition
Published: March 19, 2025 16:27
Amed Dicle The government employs the same tactic every time it seeks to put pressure on the opposition: portraying any relationship with the Kurds as a crime and launching a smear campaign based on it. This approach is effective because there is anâŠ
Veteran Kurdish revolutionary Haji Ahmedi passes away in Cologne
https://medyanews.net/veteran-kurdish-revolutionary-haji-ahmedi-passes-away-in-cologne/
Published: March 19, 2025 16:08
Haji Ahmedi, a veteran Kurdish revolutionary and political leader from Rojhilat (Iranian Kurdistan), passed away in Cologne, Germany, on 18 March, following a stroke. Ahmedi, a founding member of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) and former leader ofâŠ
Istanbul Governor bans protests, restricts social media following arrest of Mayor Ä°mamoÄlu
Published: March 19, 2025 15:53
Following major backlash after the arrest of Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, the Governorâs Office has ordered a four-day protest ban in the city, alongside road and metro closures to demonstration sites and the police headquarters where Ä°mamoÄlu isâŠ
Ä°mamoÄlu arrest: Prosecutorâs documents allege âterror linksâ and corruption, sparking backlash
Published: March 19, 2025 14:41
The Ä°stanbul Chief Public Prosecutorâs Office has justified the arrest of Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu by citing allegations of terrorist affiliation and financial misconduct, according to newly released judicial documents. The move has been widelyâŠ
Turkish opposition decries âcoup attemptâ after arrest of ErdoÄanâs main competitor Ä°mamoÄlu
Published: March 19, 2025 13:04
The detention of Ä°stanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu early on Wednesday has sparked fierce backlash from opposition parties, who have denounced the move as an attack on democracy and a political coup against Turkeyâs opposition. Republican PeopleâsâŠ
EU rapporteur: Turkey âmoving at full speed towards authoritarianismâ after Ä°mamoÄluâs detention
Published: March 19, 2025 11:09
Nacho SĂĄnchez Amor, the European Parliamentâs rapporteur on EU-Turkey relations, has raised alarm over Turkeyâs political trajectory after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu was detained alongside 105 others. The crackdown, which includes a four-day protestâŠ
Turkish lira plunges as markets react to Ä°mamoÄluâs arrest
https://medyanews.net/turkish-lira-plunges-as-markets-react-to-imamoglus-arrest/
Published: March 19, 2025 10:56
The Turkish lira suffered a sharp decline on Tuesday after Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu was taken into custody, sending shockwaves through financial markets already struggling with inflationary pressures and investor concerns. The lira dropped to aâŠ
Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ä°stanbul arrests as ârevenge for electoral defeatâ
Published: March 19, 2025 10:45
Turkeyâs pro-Kurdish Peoplesâ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party has strongly condemned the arrests of Ä°stanbul Metropolitan Municipality (Ä°BB) Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, along with numerous politicians, artists, and journalists, calling the move a politicalâŠ
Turkey arrests President ErdoÄanâs main competitor, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu in dawn raid
Published: March 19, 2025 10:05
Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu and dozens of others were arrested on Wednesday in a large-scale police operation, with the authorities accusing the mayor of leading a criminal organisation and aiding terrorism. The arrests, carried out in the early hours,âŠ
Daily News : 18 March 2025
https://medyanews.net/daily-news-18-march-2025/
Published: March 18, 2025 18:42
ï»ż 18/03/2025 â #DailyNews â #MedyaNews  đIsraelâs renewed airstrikes on Gaza have killed over 300 people, ending a fragile ceasefire and sparking global concern.  đJailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalan has sent a rare message to the Yazidis, callingâŠ
University board annuls Istanbul mayorâs diploma, sparking political backlash
https://medyanews.net/university-board-annuls-istanbul-mayors-diploma-sparking-political-backlash/
Published: March 18, 2025 16:38
Ä°stanbul University has announced the annulment of Ä°stanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄluâs university diploma, citing alleged irregularities in his transfer process in 1990. The decision has triggered a wave of reactions from opposition figures, who describe it asâŠ
Condemnation grows over Turkish air strike that killed nine in Kobani
https://medyanews.net/condemnation-grows-over-turkish-air-strike-that-killed-nine-in-kobani/
Published: March 18, 2025 16:33
A Turkish drone strike on the village of Barkh Botan in Kobani (KobanĂȘ) on Sunday, which killed nine members of the same family, including seven children, has drawn widespread condemnation from Kurdish political figures, civil society organisations andâŠ
Turkeyâs main opposition leader accuses govât of targeting opposition, manipulating Kurdish question
Published: March 18, 2025 16:22
âWe will win, they will lose, and they canât accept it,â Turkeyâs main opposition leader, ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel, said on Tuesday at his partyâs parliamentary group meeting in Ankara, accusing the government of targeting the Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) withâŠ
DEM Party co-chair Bakırhan calls on Turkish govât to act on peace process
https://medyanews.net/dem-party-co-chair-bakirhan-calls-on-turkish-govt-to-act-on-peace-process/
Published: March 18, 2025 16:21
Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalan has taken a courageous step in the peace process, and now it is the Turkish governmentâs turn to act, Tuncer Bakırhan, co-chair of the Peoplesâ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, said on Tuesday at his partyâs parliamentaryâŠ
âRight to hope exists, itâs a right,â says DEM Party co-chair Bakırhan challenging Justice Minister
Published: March 18, 2025 14:58
âThe right to hope exists, itâs a right,â Tuncer Bakırhan, co-chair of the Peoplesâ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party spoke to reporters after his partyâs weekly parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday, rejecting Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz TunçâsâŠ
Turkeyâs Justice Minister rules out âright to hopeâ for Ăcalan
https://medyanews.net/turkeys-justice-minister-rules-out-right-to-hope-for-ocalan/
Published: March 18, 2025 13:47
âThe right to hope is not a concept in our legislation,â Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç declared, shutting down discussions about potential parole for Abdullah Ăcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK). Speaking at a pressâŠ
Israel airstrikes kill hundreds in Gaza, break ceasefire
https://medyanews.net/israel-airstrikes-kill-hundreds-in-gaza-break-ceasefire/
Published: March 18, 2025 13:33
In the early hours of Tuesday, 18 March, Israeli forces initiated a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations across the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir al-Balah. The Gaza health ministry reported that these strikes resultedâŠ
DEM party concludes critical talks with AKP, stresses Abdullah Ăcalanâs role in peace process
Published: March 18, 2025 11:46
Representatives from the pro-Kurdish Peoplesâ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party met with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Monday, concluding a series of meetings focused on imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalanâs recent call forâŠ
Ăcalan calls Yazidi empowerment a âRenaissanceâ in rare message
https://medyanews.net/ocalan-calls-yazidi-empowerment-a-renaissance-in-rare-message/
Published: March 18, 2025 11:31
Jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalan has sent a rare message to Yazidis, calling their ongoing struggle for self-determination a âRenaissanceâ and urging them to build a democratic society. His letter, sent from his prison cell in Turkey, highlighted theâŠ
Prisoners in Turkey allege rising abuses after Ăcalanâs disarmament call
https://medyanews.net/prisoners-in-turkey-allege-rising-abuses-after-ocalans-disarmament-call/
Published: March 18, 2025 11:20
Prisoners in Ä°stanbulâs Silivri No. 5 L-Type Prison say they are facing increasing mistreatment, including physical violence, arbitrary restrictions, and blocked conditional releases, following Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalanâs call for disarmament,âŠ
Iraqi Kurdistan leaders optimistic as government formation nears final stage
https://medyanews.net/iraqi-kurdistan-leaders-optimistic-as-government-formation-nears-final-stage/
Published: March 18, 2025 11:08
Following the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) October parliamentary elections, representatives of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have been working together to form the new government. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani,âŠ
Daily News : 17 March 2025
https://medyanews.net/daily-news-17-march-2025/
Published: March 17, 2025 22:26
ï»ż 17/03/2025 â #DailyNews â #MedyaNews  đNine members of the same family, including seven children, were killed by a Turkish drone strike near Kobani (KobanĂȘ), northern Syria, on Sunday night.,  đNewroz kicked off over the weekend across cities inâŠ
KCKâs Bayık: Ăcalanâs participation essential for meaningful peace dialogue in Turkey
Published: March 17, 2025 19:28
Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) Executive Council Co-Chair Cemil Bayık has said that imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalan has sole authority to convene a Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) congress and determine its direction. Speaking to ANF in a rareâŠ
Medya News, OrientXXI reporter denied entry to Turkey, given 10-year ban
https://medyanews.net/medya-news-orientxxi-reporter-denied-entry-to-turkey-given-10-year-ban/
Published: March 17, 2025 18:14
ï»żï»ż European national Chris Den Hond, a journalist reporting for Medya News and French media venture Orient XXI, has been denied entry to Turkey and handed a 10-year ban, in what he believes is retaliation for his coverage of the 10th anniversary ofâŠ
MHP leader Bahçeli invites constructive dialogue for national unity in Turkey
https://medyanews.net/mhp-leader-bahceli-invites-constructive-dialogue-for-national-unity-in-turkey/
Published: March 17, 2025 17:33
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the ultra-nationalist Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and a key partner in Turkeyâs ruling coalition, has called for a shift to more constructive political language while reiterating his call for national unity, dialogue andâŠ
Veteran Kurdish politician Leyla Zana urges reconciliation on anniversary of Halabja bombing
Published: March 17, 2025 17:13
Leyla Zana, one of the most prominent figures in Kurdish politics since the early 1990s, has reiterated her support for a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish question, highlighting Abdullah Ăcalanâs recent call as a âhistoric opportunityâ for lasting peace.âŠ
Rojava sends aid convoy to Alawite massacre survivors
https://medyanews.net/rojava-sends-aid-convoy-to-alawite-massacre-survivors/
Published: March 17, 2025 16:34
The Kurdistan Red Crescent (Heyva Sor a KurdistanĂȘ) has sent a humanitarian aid convoy from North and East Syria (Rojava) to Syriaâs coastal regions of Homs, Latakia and Tartus to assist communities affected by the recent sectarian massacres, which isâŠ
PKKâs armed wing shoots down Turkish UAV in defensive action amid ceasefire
https://medyanews.net/pkks-armed-wing-shoots-down-turkish-uav-in-defensive-action-amid-ceasefire/
Published: March 17, 2025 14:12
The Peopleâs Defence Forces (HPG), the armed wing of the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK), has confirmed the downing of a high altitude Turkish Bayraktar Akıncı Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) over the Qandil (QendĂźl) mountains, widely reported in local newsâŠ
Turkish airstrike kills nine, including seven children, near Kobani
https://medyanews.net/turkish-airstrike-kills-nine-including-seven-children-near-kobani/
Published: March 17, 2025 11:26
A Turkish drone strike killed nine civilians from the same family in a village south of Kobani (KobanĂȘ) on Sunday night, according to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The attack, which comes just days before Kurdish communities across the regionâŠ
In the shadow of the noose: The peril facing Kurdish women activists in Iran
https://medyanews.net/in-the-shadow-of-the-noose-the-peril-facing-kurdish-women-activists-in-iran/
Published: March 17, 2025 10:15
Abbas Alizadeh & Soran Mansournia To mark International Womenâs Day, the dangerous situation for women in Iran demands urgent attention. Despite the global communityâs focus on gender equality and womenâs rights, the Islamic Republic is increasinglyâŠ
Kurds in Iran celebrate Newroz in defiance of revolutionary guard warnings, threats
Published: March 16, 2025 18:52
Kurds in Iranian Kurdistan (Rojhilat) are demonstrating solidarity in the face of threats from security forces, particularly from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the main Kurdish national holiday of Newroz approaches on 21 March. TheâŠ
Halabja chemical attack survivors suffer enduring physical, psychological effects 37 years on
Published: March 16, 2025 16:30
Thirty-seven years have passed since Saddam Hussein ordered the Halabja (Helebçe)massacre on 16 March 1988, yet the scars of that day remain deeply etched in the lives of the survivors. As Kurds across Kurdistan gather to commemorate the victims of thisâŠ
Commemorating Halabja: Kurds continue struggle, demanding justice, recognition
https://medyanews.net/commemorating-halabja-kurds-continue-struggle-demanding-justice-recognition/
Published: March 16, 2025 14:34
Decades after the 1988 chemical bombing of Halabja (Helebçe) in Iraqi Kurdistan, Kurdish organisations and political figures across Kurdistan and further afield have issued statements condemning the Kurdish genocide, noting that only the pursuit of freedomâŠ
The state will bow to the peoplesâ demand for peace
https://medyanews.net/the-state-will-bow-to-the-peoples-demand-for-peace/
Published: March 16, 2025 14:25
FrĂ©derike Geerdink The most pressing question people ask me about Ăcalanâs call for the Kurdistan Workersâ Party (PKK) to lay down its arms and about the Equality and Democracy (DEM) Partyâs hope that the government will make it possible through democraticâŠ
Newroz celebrations across Europe: over 100 cities prepare for festivities
https://medyanews.net/newroz-celebrations-across-europe-over-100-cities-prepare-for-festivities/
Published: March 16, 2025 13:19
Newroz, the Kurdish New Year and a symbol of Kurdish resistance, will be celebrated in over 100 locations across Europe this year. ZĂŒbeyde ZĂŒmrĂŒt, co-chair of the European Kurdish Democratic Society Congress (KCDK-E), said that the key message for thisâŠ
Ăcalanâs historic appeal kickstarts Kurdish Newroz celebrations with renewed calls for peace
Published: March 16, 2025 12:56
ï»żï»żï»ż This yearâs Newroz celebrations, with the slogan, RĂȘbertiya Azad Civaka DemokratĂźk â (Leadership and Freedom for a Democratic Society), carry profound symbolic significance, coming in the wake of imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ăcalanâs landmarkâŠ
Halabja: poisoned time, resilient memory
https://medyanews.net/halabja-poisoned-time-resilient-memory-amed-dicle/
Published: March 16, 2025 12:42
Amed Dicle A father, arms outstretched, a prayer reaching towards the sky. But before the prayer could be completed, he collapsed. The child in his embrace, frozen by the cruellest truth of life, condemned to an untimely farewell. That photograph stands asâŠ