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News from the Revolution in Rojava and Wider Kurdistan

Monthly Archives: December, 2014

KCK: Hüda-Par is as much Muslim as ISIS

Below is a statement released by the executive committee of the KCK on the recent clashes in North Kurdistan between the Turkish state and its local proxies such as Hüda-Par and … Continue reading

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

A New Lausanne: Energy Politics And Sinjar

The following article ‘Enerji ve Şengal‘ was written by M. Ali Çelebi and appeared in Özgür Gündem. It has been translated into English below. The Russian ruble has undergone a … Continue reading

December 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Efrîn Economy Minister: Rojava Challenging Norms Of Class, Gender And Power

The following interview was conducted with Dr. Amaad Yousef, the Minister of Economy for the Efrîn Canton in Rojava by Sedat Yılmaz and appeared in Özgür Gündem. Yılmaz spoke with … Continue reading

December 22, 2014 · 11 Comments

Sibel: A Symbol Of International Struggle

The following article is an English translation of “Enternasyonal mücadelenin simgesi: Sibel” which originally appeared in Turkish in Özgür Gündem. The resistance against ISIS in Kobanê which has been going … Continue reading

December 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

KJK Commemorates Life of MLKP Fighter Killed In Kobanê

(ANF) The executive body of the Komalên Jinên Kurdistan (KJK), which represents different women’s groups in Kurdistan, has released a statement in which it commemorates the life and sacrifice of … Continue reading

December 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Multilateral Diplomacy From Salih Muslim

The following article “Muslim’den çoklu diplomasi” was written by M. Ali Çelebi and originally appeared in Özgür Gündem. It has been translated into English below. On one side Turkey is … Continue reading

December 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

AKP and ISIS: What Is Turkey Preparing In The Hatay?

The following article “Türk Devleti Hatay’da neye hazırlanıyor?” was written by Dilzar Dîlok and originally appeared in Özgür Gündem. It has been translated into English below. ISIS functionaries are establishing … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · 1 Comment

Call For International Front In Kobanê

(Kobanê) Socialist and revolutionary organizations in Turkey have issued a joint statement in which they announced the formation of the Birleşik Özgürlük Güçleri – ‘United Freedom Forces’ or BÖG  – … Continue reading

December 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

Salih Muslim Going To The KRG

The following article “Muslim Hewlêr’e gidiyor” was written by M. Ali Çelebi and appeared in Özgür Gündem. It has been translated into English below. Despite being signed in October the … Continue reading

December 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

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