Journalist Erdal Er stated that the ceremony to be held by the PKK will be a milestone for the process, saying, “The future of the process depends on the government’s stance. Ankara needs to prepare a legal and lawful basis for these steps.”
Peace Mother Peyruze Kurt, who lost two fo her children during the conflicts, called for the establishment of the commission in the Parliament and steps to be taken toward resolving the Kurdish issue.
Police officers from Istanbul Security Directorate's Anti-Financial Crimes Department raided CHP-affiliated Sile Municipality in the morning hours. Mayor Ozgur Kabadayi and some people from the municipality were detained.
Stating that the process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan has given them hope, the mothers of Roboskî said that mothers suffer the most in war, adding, "Mothers of soldiers, join hands with us. If we join hands, our pain will diminish.”
Regarding Abdullah Öcalan's call, the KCK said, "We are determined to take the step Leader Apo has asked of us. We are taking this new step by thinking of our people and peoples. However, it should be known that this process cannot move forward solely with our actions. The process must be approached correctly, and all necessary steps must be taken."
After Abdullah Öcalan's video message, citizens took to the streets in North and East Syrian cities and celebrated.
At the meeting between the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) and Syrian transitional government officials, the topics of full implementation of the 10 March agreement, fulfilment of promises made regarding refugees, and the establishment of a mechanism for the unification of institutions were discussed.
Abdullah Aksu was released from Izmir No. 3 T-Type Closed Prison after 31 years of imprisonment. He was welcomed by a large crowd in his hometown of Sêrt (Siirt).
The meeting between the representatives of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) and the Syrian transitional government ended with the participation of US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack and French government representative Jean-Baptiste Faivre.
Ministry of Interior dismissed Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar and Buyukcemkmece Municipality Deputy Mayor Ahmet Sahin.
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Keskin Bayindir described Abdullah Öcalan’s call as a “historic turning point” saying, “Roadmap of Mr Öcalan and willpower will contribute not only to shaping the present but also the future.”
People’s Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party spokesperson Aysegul Dogan announced that they will be in Sulaymaniyah on 11 July to attend the PKK ceremony. She emphasised that all political parties must take responsibility in the process.
A political and military delegation from Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) is set to meet with the Syrian Transitional Government. The delegation arrived in Damascus today.
After more than 26 years, citizens in Amed (Diyarbakır) listened to a video message from Abdullah Öcalan and emphasise that the state must take urgent steps to meet the requirements of the process.
The video message from Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan—his first in 26 years—has made headlines across global media.