Speaking about their expectations from the current process, citizens criticized the new judicial reform package, stating that the continued imprisonment of political prisoners increases distrust toward the state.
Mehmet Abay, who lost his daughter Dilan in the fight against ISIS in Kobanê, emphasized that despite the deep suffering endured by Kurds, they still want peace. He called on the state to take sincere steps toward achieving it.
Villagers in Elkê, who have long suffered under “security” policies, say they support the new process, but stress that a lasting peace depends on concrete steps taken by the state.
Louise Regan, International Secretary of the UK’s National Education Union (NEU) and one of the coordinators of the “Freedom for Öcalan, Solution to the Kurdish Question” campaign, emphasized that any progress in the new process depends on the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
The Human Rights Association (IHD) made a statement in front of Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison, saying that the 10th Judicial Package failed to meet expectations and called for the urgent release of ill prisoners without the need for any legal procedures.
Wergenima, a village in Gever that has faced restricted anty and exit since 2016, is surrounded by military towers and border walls. In the village, which resembles a prison, not only cultural activities but even breathing is prohibited due to the dusty roads.
Ekrem Şahin, brother of Nihat Şahin, a prisoner whose release has been postponed for 30 years, stated that the Administration and Observation Boards should be abolished for social peace.
Amed citizens embracing the call made by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February said, "Abdullah Öcalan must be free and the Parliament must take steps for the process to move forward."
Perişan Özlü, who lost her husband as a result of heavy torture by the state and her son and daughter in the clashes, stated that she wants peace despite all the pain and persecution and said that they stand by Abdullah Öcalan.
Iran Human Rights announced that 9 people were executed and stated that at least one thousand 20 people have been executed since 1 October 2024.
The Constitutional Court ruled that the “objectionable” seizure of letters sent by 11 prisoners in prisons was not necessary in a “democratic society”.
The release of Nihat Şahin, a 30-year prisoner in Tekirdağ Prison, was postponed on the grounds that he said, “I paid price to live my Kurdish identity”.
Latife Tabar, 80, lost her brother, cousin and 2 children in the clashes and does not know the fate of 1 child. "Peace cannot be achieved unilaterally and only by talking. Steps need to be taken for this," she said.
Abdullah Öcalan, who sent a letter to the Academy of Jineology along with a fern, stated that the women's work, which he called "my unfinished project" when he was brought to İmralı, is moving forward with Jineology.
Abdullah Öcalan shared the following message during a family meeting on the occasion of Eid: “I extend my greetings to our people on the Feast of Sacrifice without sacrifice. Greetings to all our people."