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Cizre massacre case: Wounds that must be opened for peace
As discussions on a peace process in Turkey resurface, the Cizre massacres return to the spotlight as one of the most sensitive and painful issues in Kurdish memory, still bearing witness to immense suffering.
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Kurdish woman abducted near Deir Hafer, taken to unknown location
The Deir Hafer road in Aleppo has recently seen multiple abductions targeting civilians and truck drivers, amid escalating violations and absence of legal accountability or official statements from authorities.
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Amnesty International Austria urges immediate freedom for Kurdish activist
As part of a renewed campaign defending activist and political prisoner Sharifeh Mohammadi, Amnesty International Austria issued a statement and online petition calling for the cancellation of her death sentence and her unconditional release.
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Nepal makes history with first woman prime minister
Former judge and ex-chief justice Sushila Karki has been appointed interim prime minister, marking Nepal’s first female leadership in the country’s political history and a milestone for gender equality in the Himalayan nation.
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NE Syria’s women delegation addresses regional challenges in Paris
Women’s delegation from NE Syria visiting Europe held political and media meetings in Paris with parties, parliamentarians, and independent journalists to highlight the region’s situation and amplify women’s voices internationally.
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National frameworks narrow rape definition, deny recognition as crime
The report “In Search of Justice: Rape Laws in Arab States” examines in detail the existing and updated laws addressing this issue, as well as recommendations aimed at achieving justice for survivors and victims in Arab countries.
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Landmine explosion in Syria’s Daraa kills four-year-old
A four-year-old boy was killed when a landmine left from the war exploded in the town of Al-Karak in Syria’s southern Daraa countryside.
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Five decades on, press freedom declines in 43 countries worldwide
A new benchmark report by the International IDEA institute reveals an unprecedented global decline in press freedom over the past 50 years.
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Yemen: Israeli airstrikes kill, injur dozens, including journalists
Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa and Al-Jawf kill 35 and injure 131, targeting military and civilian sites, including a Central Bank branch, the Moral Guidance Headquarters, and media offices.
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NE Syria’s women delegation highlights jineology in Belgian research tour
NE Syria women’s delegation visits Brussels research centers, discussing Jineology, women’s history, and empowerment, while exploring union-building, solidarity, and strategies to advance gender equality and social justice in their communities.
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NADA Alliance calls for international solidarity with Ayşe Gökkan
The NADA Alliance has called on the international community and human rights organizations to prioritize the case of activist Ayşe Gökkan and to document abuses faced by political women prisoners.
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Survivor from ‘Mushtaha Tower’ recounts moments of escape
In Gaza’s war, now in its second year, a displaced woman from Mushtaha Tower recounts the harrowing moments her family faced after Israeli forces ordered an evacuation ahead of an airstrike.
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West Bank children denied education amid violence, restrictions
Movement restrictions imposed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, alongside escalating violence, are preventing children from accessing education, UNICEF reported.
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Rûken Nexede on ‘Jin Jiyan Azadî’: Philosophy of freedom, equality
Rûken Nexede of KJAR said the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ anniversary highlights women’s resistance in Iran and how the philosophy challenges repressive structures from family to society.
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‘Turkey’s stance on peace process remains unclear’
Almaz Romi, co-chair of the Environment Authority in NE Syria’s Euphrates Region, said Turkey’s stance on the peace process is unclear, stressing that lifting Öcalan’s isolation is crucial for constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights.
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Suspended sentence for Iranian filmmaker over online post
The Revolutionary Court in Shiraz sentenced filmmaker and Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA) member Negin Aminzadeh to two years in prison for “insulting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei” online, with the sentence suspended for five years.
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Two sisters preserve Kurdish heritage through art, education
Eman Yousif and her sister preserve Kurdish identity with wax sculptures and children’s courses showcasing Kurdish culture and historical figures.
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YPJ spokeswoman: ISIS revival poses major threat to Syria
Roksan Mohammed, spokesperson for the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), cautioned that ISIS is trying to reestablish itself through sleeper cells, endangering all of Syria.
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‘Silence fuels violence,’ Tunisian activists warn
Tunisian activists warn that violence breeds more violence, and silence enables abusers. They stress that weakening civil society advocacy and awareness efforts only worsens the problem, leaving victims vulnerable and perpetrators unaccountable.
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Israel orders Gaza evacuation ahead of ground offensive
Amid escalating military operations in Gaza, Israeli forces have called on residents of Gaza City to move to southern areas deemed “safe” in preparation for a possible ground assault.