Kurdistan Solidarity Network
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Kurdistan Solidarity Network is a network of groups across Britain that is inspired by, and working in solidarity with, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement
#PKK leader #Öcalan’s historic call to disarm could go to waste without external guarantors
Without third party mediation between #Turkey and #Kurdish groups, it may be difficult to overcome the many barriers that have stymied past peace efforts.
Without third party mediation between #Turkey and #Kurdish groups, it may be difficult to overcome the many barriers that have stymied past peace efforts.
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March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#Rojava in Focus: Critical Dialogues published by @akpress.org
Rojava in Focus
Rojava in Focus (Preorder) The theory, practice, and challenges of the feminist, anticapitalist Rojava revolution. This collection examines Murray Bookchin’s conception of social ecology and how,…
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March 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#Rojava in Focus: Critical Dialogues published by @akpress.org
#Druze women support autonomous government and women's confederation
Druze activists Junior and Naeem support an autonomous administration for #Syria and call for a women's confederation to enhance organization and solidarity.
Druze activists Junior and Naeem support an autonomous administration for #Syria and call for a women's confederation to enhance organization and solidarity.
Druze women support autonomous government and women's confederation
In 2023, the Druze population in Suwayda rose up against the Assad regime, demanding autonomy and effectively establishing a de facto self-governed region. They also presented their demands for aut...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#SDF Commander Mazloum #Abdi and Syrian interim president Ahmed #al-Sharaa signed an agreement which includes guaranteeing all constitutional rights of the #Kurds and integrating NE #Syria military and civilian institutions into the Syrian Government.
Mazloum Abdi and Ahmed al-Sharaa sign agreement
Mazloum Abdi, the General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and Mohammad al-Jolani (Ahmed Al-Sharaa), the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who declared himself the president of ...
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March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#SDF Commander Mazloum #Abdi and Syrian interim president Ahmed #al-Sharaa signed an agreement which includes guaranteeing all constitutional rights of the #Kurds and integrating NE #Syria military and civilian institutions into the Syrian Government.
Press release of the Peoples’ Platform Europe, Vienna conference – “Reclaim the Initiative!”
Press release of the Peoples’ Platform Europe, Vienna conference – “Reclaim the Initiative!”
We came together with more than 800 delegates representing 160 organizations, groups, movements, networks and associations from more than 30 European countries and different communities. The Peoples’…
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March 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Press release of the Peoples’ Platform Europe, Vienna conference – “Reclaim the Initiative!”
Matt Broomfield in Unherd on the uncertain future for #Rojava
Can Kurds survive the new Syria?
'When appealing to its anarchist and socialist supporters, the AANES has long drawn comparisons to the Spanish Civil War.' Photo: Delil Souleiman/Getty.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Matt Broomfield in Unherd on the uncertain future for #Rojava
We are publishing here a translation of Abdullah #Öcalan’s historic message, delivered on Feb 27 2025:
Öcalan: Call for Peace and Democratic Society
We are publishing here a translation of Abdullah Öcalan's historic message, delivered on Feb 27 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are publishing here a translation of Abdullah #Öcalan’s historic message, delivered on Feb 27 2025:
Commenting on #Öcalan’s call, #PUK President #Talabani said: “We must accept this call together and take practical steps quickly to achieve peace.” He vowed that they will continue to support every step that will strengthen coexistence and brotherhood.
Bafel Talabani: We must take practical steps quickly to achieve peace
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Talabani made a statement on his official X account regarding the ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan e...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Abdullah #Öcalan’s call marks a turning point for the Freedom Movement and the Middle East, requiring full readiness.
The call will take place today at 14:00 UK time
The call will take place today at 14:00 UK time
Historic call and our responsibilities
Abdullah Öcalan’s forthcoming historic statement is awaited with great anticipation. According to reports in the media, unless significant obstacles arise, it is expected to take place today, Thurs...
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February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Abdullah #Öcalan’s call marks a turning point for the Freedom Movement and the Middle East, requiring full readiness.
The call will take place today at 14:00 UK time
The call will take place today at 14:00 UK time
Stating that Turkey continues to commit war crimes against humanity in Rojava with impunity, Italian Judge Domenico Gallo said, “Erdoğan is directly responsible for these crimes. The international community must end the silence and impunity.”
Italian Judge Gallo: The international community must end the silence and Turkey's impunity
The Turkish state and affiliated armed groups continue their attacks on the regions of North and East Syria. Civilians, including women and babies, are targeted and massacred in air and ground atta...
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February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Stating that Turkey continues to commit war crimes against humanity in Rojava with impunity, Italian Judge Domenico Gallo said, “Erdoğan is directly responsible for these crimes. The international community must end the silence and impunity.”
Looking Back at the Peoples’ Platform Europe Conference
Looking Back at the Peoples’ Platform Europe Conference | Peoples’ Platform Europe
Reclaim the initiative!
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February 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Looking Back at the Peoples’ Platform Europe Conference
KNK’s Adem Uzun calls for global movement at Peoples’ Platform Europe
Adem Uzun of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delivered the opening speech at the Peoples’ Platform Europe in Vienna, calling for an internationalist response to capitalism, war and far-right politics.
Adem Uzun of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delivered the opening speech at the Peoples’ Platform Europe in Vienna, calling for an internationalist response to capitalism, war and far-right politics.
KNK’s Adem Uzun calls for global movement at Peoples’ Platform Europe
The Peoples’ Platform Europe started in Vienna on 14 February with a powerful speech by Adem Uzun, a leading member
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February 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
KNK’s Adem Uzun calls for global movement at Peoples’ Platform Europe
Adem Uzun of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delivered the opening speech at the Peoples’ Platform Europe in Vienna, calling for an internationalist response to capitalism, war and far-right politics.
Adem Uzun of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) delivered the opening speech at the Peoples’ Platform Europe in Vienna, calling for an internationalist response to capitalism, war and far-right politics.
KCK’s Cemil #Bayık: International conspiracy against #Öcalan has lost ground amid regional changes
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February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
KCK’s Cemil #Bayık: International conspiracy against #Öcalan has lost ground amid regional changes
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Abdullah #Öcalan’s isolation may be coming to an end
Öcalan remains key to a general peace and resolution process. He has recently declared his readiness for a peace process — under appropriate conditions. His freedom is an absolute necessity and would be a historic step.
Öcalan remains key to a general peace and resolution process. He has recently declared his readiness for a peace process — under appropriate conditions. His freedom is an absolute necessity and would be a historic step.
Abdullah Öcalan’s isolation may be coming to an end
After dinner with the Kurdish family with whom we are staying, we sit down in front of the TV. The host flicks through the many Turkish channels. Most show the same heated discussions. The so-calle...
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February 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Abdullah #Öcalan’s isolation may be coming to an end
Öcalan remains key to a general peace and resolution process. He has recently declared his readiness for a peace process — under appropriate conditions. His freedom is an absolute necessity and would be a historic step.
Öcalan remains key to a general peace and resolution process. He has recently declared his readiness for a peace process — under appropriate conditions. His freedom is an absolute necessity and would be a historic step.
‘Woman, life, freedom’: the #Syrian #feminists who forged a new world in a land of war
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February 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
‘Woman, life, freedom’: the #Syrian #feminists who forged a new world in a land of war
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Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on #Turkey is much-needed first step
Forum’s ruling on Turkey is a useful first step – but Kurdish plight warrants more
IT was a preliminary statement, but it couldn’t have been clearer.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on #Turkey is much-needed first step
Preliminary statement of the 54th session of the Permanent People's Tribunal, examining the case of #Turkey v #Rojava
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February 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Preliminary statement of the 54th session of the Permanent People's Tribunal, examining the case of #Turkey v #Rojava
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Of course, #Öcalan will make his call!
There have been great expectations for Abdullah Öcalan’s call for a democratic path forward, but the announcement has been postponed. Journalist Fréderike Geerdink explores the reasons behind the delay.
There have been great expectations for Abdullah Öcalan’s call for a democratic path forward, but the announcement has been postponed. Journalist Fréderike Geerdink explores the reasons behind the delay.
Of course, Öcalan will make his call!
Fréderike Geerdink Surely I haven’t been the only journalist anticipating a call by jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah
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February 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Of course, #Öcalan will make his call!
There have been great expectations for Abdullah Öcalan’s call for a democratic path forward, but the announcement has been postponed. Journalist Fréderike Geerdink explores the reasons behind the delay.
There have been great expectations for Abdullah Öcalan’s call for a democratic path forward, but the announcement has been postponed. Journalist Fréderike Geerdink explores the reasons behind the delay.
Peoples’ Platform urges #Left in #Europe to change the way it conducts #politics
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February 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Peoples’ Platform urges #Left in #Europe to change the way it conducts #politics
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