A Eulogy for Sırrı Süreyya Önder: A Turk’s Contribution to the Kurdish Struggle
Written by Azad Berwarî (Dengê Çiyayên) On April 15th this year, politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder suffered a heart attack and was in intensive care for several weeks afterwards. His condition was deteriorating, with doctors reporting signs of neurological decline and a potential risk of circulation issues. Political figures from both pro-Kurdish and Turkish sides showed […]
May Day as a Global Day of Struggle (Part 3)
Written by Ali Aksu Since its introduction in 1890, May Day has spread far beyond Europe and has become an integral part of the political calendar in many countries. Today, May Day is a public holiday in over 80 countries worldwide – often associated with demonstrations, strikes and political rallies. In Latin America, especially in […]
May Day in Germany: From the “Socialist Law” to a new Era of Social Change! (Part 2)
Written by Ali Aksu for Ronahî In Germany, the emerging labor movement was confronted with massive state repression in the late 19th century. After the repeal of the “Socialist Law” in 1890 protest started to form also in Germany. One of the most popular examples is the Crimmitschau strike in 1903. After several assassination attempts […]
The Fight for Dignity – The History of Labor Day (Part 1)
Written by Ali Aksu for Ronahî In the 19th century, industrialization changed the face of society: Millions of agricultural workers were uprooted – through expropriation, the dissolution of traditional communal rights and the increasing concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few. Their livelihoods on the land disappeared, while large landowners and capital […]
A new Day is dawning in Turkey
ON 27TH FEBRUARY, ABDULLAH ÖCALAN CALLED THE PKK TO DISSOLVE AND LAY DOWN THE ARMS. ON 1ST MARCH 2025. THE PKK RESPONDED WITH THE DECLARATION OF A CEASEFIRE, MAKING SURE THAT IT IS NOT AN END BUT A NEW BEGINNING FOR THE STRUGGLE. THE MESSAGE OF ÖCALAN IS A VALUABLE AND UNIQUE CALL FOR PEACE […]
Öcalans Historic Call For Peace And Democratic Society
Yesterday marked a profoundly historic day for the people of Turkey, Kurdistan, and the Middle East.At 17:00 local time in Istanbul, a group of 7 delegates of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) gave a long-awaited press conference after meeting with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan for the 3rd time. In this meeting, Öcalan’s […]
Message from Öcalan
A new phase is likely to begin for the Kurdish Freedom Movement: A delegation of the DEM-Party visited Abdullah Öcalan twice. In between their visits the delegation discussed with several Turkish politicians, political leaders and social institutions. As a result of all discussions and to introduce a new phase of peace and democracy in the […]
The name is Tishreen, the spirit Kobanê
Since January 8, the society of Northeastern Syria has been resisting the brutal attacks of the Turkish state at the Tishreen Dam in Northern Syria. Videos have been shared of bombs exploding in the middle of a fearless group of civilians dancing and defending their home. A delegation of young internationalist women sent us videos […]
Remembering Baloch Genocide Day and Kobanê Liberation Day
Common call from the Baloch National Movement and Ronahî +++TO ALL THOSE WHO DREAM OF A BETTER LIFE!++++ Common call for the Day of Remembrance of the Genocide of the Baloch and the Day of Liberation of Kobanê The 25th and 26th of January are very important days. They are two dates associated with pain […]
Interview with Kohar Khachadurian of the Armenian Social council in Qamişlo, Northeastern Syria
Shortly after the fall of the Baath-regime in Syria Kohar Khachadurian of the Armenian Social Council in Qamişlo, Northeastern Syria about the situation of the Armenian people in Northeastern Syria and their expectations and fears regarding the new Islamist Government of the HTS in Syria. As an Armenian, how would you contextualize the quick occupation […]
