In the demonstrations held within the scope of the Human Rights Week, it was stated that the Kurdish issue is one of the main obstacles to Turkey's democratisation and the attacks of the Turkey-backed SNA paramilitary group against North and East Syria were protested.
Journalist Nazım Daştan stated that the aim of the attacks against the Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria is to "impose integration" into the nation-state and said: "Kurds have proved to the world for 13 years that a democratic life is possible. They want to destroy this hope."
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) stated that it has launched an aid campaign for North and East Syria, where Turkey and the SNA have been attacking since 27 November and called for action with the spirit of Kobanê
Turkey and the SNA bombed the area around Qereqozaq Bridge 15 times from the air.
Lawyers from the Asrın Law Office have made a new application for a meeting with their client Abdullah Öcalan.
It was stated that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crashed in Serêkaniye district of Riha.
Turkey and affiliated SNA groups attacked the Tishreen Dam and fierce clashes broke out.
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç says, "We will work to determine a suitable day" regarding the DEM Party's application for a meeting with PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
Commenting on the latest situation in North and East Syria, "Turkey wants to liquidate Kurdish gainst before the pieces fall into place in Syria," says Journalist Dîlan Dîlok.
Fince Akman, one of those who were beaten and detained during the "freedom" rally in Istanbul, has filed a criminal complaint against the police officers through his lawyers and demanded a public prosecution.
Stating that Kurdish civilians were forced to migrate fot the second time as a result of the attacks of Turkey and affiliated paramilitary groups, "World public opinion needs to take action to end this atrocity," says Mihemed Şêxo, Co-Chair of Afrin-Shahba Canton Council.
Êlih co-mayors and council members were prevented from entering the municipality building by the police. Co-mayor Yeşil Işık reacted to the situation and said that the government that does not recognise the constitution has lost its legitimacy.
Evîn Cuma, one of the directors of the Syrian Human Rights Organisation, called on the UN to take action against the war crimes committed by Turkey.
Manbij Military Council announced that 14 SNA members were captured and 1 panzer was destroyed.
Manbij, where Turkey and paramilitary groups have increased their attacks, has a strategic importance with its proximity to Kobanê, the city of resistance that cuts the "windpipe" of ISIS