Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Director of the Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), stated that the reason for the regime’s increased repression is to prevent anti-regime protests. He said: “The Islamic Republic is at its weakest point. And if new protests break out, it's impossible to know whether they will manage to control it.”
Stating that they are hopeful for the Kurdish national unity in the Federated Kurdistan Region, KNK Co-Chair Ahmet Karamus said: "There is a possibility for a solution there. As Mr Öcalan said, the construction of a democratic nation should be realised wherever Kurds live."
"Kurds no longer have a chance to refrain from, delay or postpone national unity," said Mehmet Ali Aydın, a member of the Secretariat of the Democratic Unity Initiative.
Intellectuals travelling to Turkey as part of the "I want to visit Öcalan" campaign said: "The main goal is the freedom of society together with Abdullah Öcalan. Women can lead this."
The European delegation, which organised a "Round Table" meeting in Istanbul, emphasised that Abdullah Öcalan is a "global leader" and discussed what activities could be carried out to solve the Kurdish issue.
DEM Party convened to evaluate the developments within the scope of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process".
IHD Istanbul Branch Chair Jiyan Tosun stated that steps should be taken immediately for the release of ill prisoners: "Ill prisoners cannot wait for September and October. Their lives are in danger."
The citizens of Şirnex, who spoke out in front of the ministry against the dam projects planned to be built in Cizîr and Roboskî, demanded the cancellation of the project that will lead to the destruction of ecological and historical sites.
"For the democratic process to reach its full potential, the immediate and unconditional release of Mr. Öcalan and all other political prisoners whose human rights have been violated is imperative," said the delegation from Europe that came to Istanbul yesterday to visit Abdullah Öcalan.
Abdullah Öcalan sent a message to the European delegation that wanted to visit him. "I see it as part of the will for social peace, a democratic resolution, and the shared aspiration of peoples to live freely together."
Despite the months-old agreement signed between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus administration, paramilitary groups continue their occupation of Serêkaniyê, Girê Spî, and Efrîn.
Due to the embargo imposed by Iraq on Makhmur (Mexmur) Camp, patients are unable to access medical treatment, and students are deprived of resources. Camp officials have called for the embargo to be lifted.
The health conditions of dozens of seriously ill prisoners held in Antalya prisons are deteriorating. The Antalya Prisoners and Convicts Families Solidarity Association (TUAY-DER) and the families are calling on the government to enact legal measures and release ill prisoners.
DEM Party Central Executive Board member İlknur Birol emphasized that workers must be the subjects of the "Peace and Democratic Society Process," stating, "Workers should participate in the struggle with their knowledge and experience."
Following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Iranian regime has intensified its crackdown on the Kurdish population. Journalist Hiva Zarie stated that the regime aims to suppress Kurdish demands for autonomy through increased repression, in order to prevent a potential popular uprising.