Mehmet Beşaltı, who was released from Erzincan High Security Prison on July 29, revealed that during outdoor yard time, prison authorities prevented them from exercising by claiming, “You might be taking too much breath.”
Êzidî Women's Freedom Movement (Tevgera Azadiya Jinên Êzidî-TAJÊ) Coordination member Neam Şengal, who watched the weapons burning ceremony in Casena, said, "The weapons that liberated Shengal became a symbol of peace.”
Zahir Serbest, who was arrested after enduring 17 days of torture while wounded during the Dîgor Massacre, stated, “The state and the court constantly tried to blame the PKK, but we knew all the police officers who opened fire.”
Reacting to the corridor agreement, Tigran Khzmalyan, chairman of the European Party of Armenia, said that the agreement puts Armenia's sovereignty at risk, adding, "It could change the political, geopolitical, economic and demographic situation in the region."
Reacting against the attacks against the condolences of the HPG members who lost their lives and the violation of the families' right to mourn, Mele Sait Özdemir said that the right to mourn is sacred in all beliefs and that it is a crime both legally and religiously.
Academician Ferda Fahrioğlu emphasized that civil society organizations (NGOs) should not wait to be invited to participate but must proactively engage in the peace process to help socialize it. She highlighted the importance of the parliamentary commission using reports from NGOs to advance the efforts.
Zilan Aydın, a member of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD), has emphasized that implementing the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling on the "right to hope" for Abdullah Öcalan is essential if there is genuine intent to resolve the Kurdish issue.
Emrecan Demir, a prisoner held in Samsun Kavak S-Type High-Security Prison, was reportedly beaten by prison guards on August 4 for refusing mouth search during a hospital transfer. Father Hasan Demir, called for an independent delegation to investigate conditions in the prison.
Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, in a letter sent to the people of Mexmûr (Makhmur) Refugee Camp, stated that social, political and legal issues will be addressed in a collective manner and a solution will be reached on this basis.
In the final declaration of the Conference of North and East Syria Components on Common Position, it was emphasised that they insist on building a free, democratic, pluralist and decentralised Syria.
Speaking at the opening of the second meeting of the commission, Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said: “We have to carry out the process with a sensitivity that can meet the opinions and expectations of the nation.”
Alevi and Druze representatives sent a message to the Conference of North and East Syria Components emphasised unity and solidarity.
Îlham Ehmed, who made the opening speech of the Conference on the Common Position, stated that the components of North and East Syria have shown that pluralism is not a threat but a strength and said: "The new Syria cannot be built without recognising the rights of all components and ensuring their active participation."
Worker Health and Worker Safety Assembly (ISIG) announced the report on workplace homicides in July. According to the report, 204 workers lost their lives in July.
Peoples Defence Forces Press Liaison Centre (HPG BIM) announced that Turkey continued its attacks despite the ceasefire decision.