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Lawyer of Peace Mothers passes away

Lawyer of Peace Mothers passes away

Attorney Erdal Safalı, who was involved in a traffic accident along with Peace Mothers, had been fighting for his life in the intensive care unit for 85 days.

16 November 2023

'The accusation against Peace Mothers: Depositing money for their imprisoned children'

'The accusation against Peace Mothers: Depositing money for their imprisoned children'

"Let this be our promise to the Peace Mothers; our struggle will continue until an honorable peace is achieved," said the YSP Co-Spokesperson after the condolence visit to the families of the Peace Mothers who died in a traffic accident on their return from giving statements at the prosecutor's office in Hakkari.

Heavily injured lawyer made to travel 300 kilometers from hospital to hospital

Heavily injured lawyer made to travel 300 kilometers from hospital to hospital

Yesterday, lawyer Erdal Safalı, who was critically injured in the accident that claimed the lives of three members of Peace Mothers Adalet Safalı, Perişan Akçelik, and Akçelik's son Cihan Akçelik.

23 August 2023 Nedim Türfent

'My only crime is being a Peace Mother'

'My only crime is being a Peace Mother'

The arrested Kurdish journalist Remziye Temel wrote a letter to bianet about her wardmate Şefika Kandar, a Peace Mother convicted of "terrorism."

Letter from jailed Kurdish politician Leyla Güven for Mother’s Day

Letter from jailed Kurdish politician Leyla Güven for Mother’s Day

“You have always said the same… ‘We want peace’.” Leyla Güven wrote from prison to Peace Mothers.

‘Aysel Tuğluk, hundreds of ill prisoners left for dead in Turkey’

PRESS STATEMENT IN DİYARBAKIR

‘Aysel Tuğluk, hundreds of ill prisoners left for dead in Turkey’

The HDP, DBP and Peace Mothers have made a statement for the press in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province and raised concerns about the increasing violations of rights in the country’s prisons and the situation of ill prisoners.

16 December 2021

Peace Mothers visit Şenyaşar Family on the 217th day of their justice watch

Peace Mothers visit Şenyaşar Family on the 217th day of their justice watch

With her two sons and spouse killed and one son arrested, Emine Şenyaşar and her son Ferit Şenyaşar have been seeking justice in front of the Urfa courthouse. Peace Mothers and HDP Youth Assembly visited them during their watch on October 11.

12 October 2021

Relatives of Convicts File Complaint Against Police After Violent Response to Demo

Relatives of Convicts File Complaint Against Police After Violent Response to Demo

The mothers and relatives of convicts were beaten by the police while they were staging a demonstration to draw attention to the hunger strikes in prisons. Today, they filed a complaint against the police officers.

23 April 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Peace Mothers Beaten, Dragged Across Ground for Holding Demos on Hunger Strikes

Peace Mothers Beaten, Dragged Across Ground for Holding Demos on Hunger Strikes

The police dispersed the gatherings of the Peace Mothers, who came together to draw attention to the hunger strike of more than three thousand inmates.

Police Prevents Peace Mothers' Statement

Police Prevents Peace Mothers' Statement

The Peace Mothers have gathered to make a press statement and send a letter to the Ministry of Justice for MP Leyla Güven and more than 200 prisoners who are on a hunger strike. Police did not allow the statement to be made.

25 January 2019 Hikmet Adal

'Peace Mother' Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail

'Peace Mother' Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail

Peace Mother Sultan Acıbuca was sentenced for her speeches for peace as if she was a member of the militant PKK. Acıbuca's "offences": condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, attending events like the World Women Day etc.

10 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Activists Call for Release of “Peace Mothers”

Two “peace mothers” were taken into custody after trying to make a press statement in Taksim. Activists have called for their release.

14 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü