Ronahî Podcast – Episode 1
We present the first episode of the Ronahî podcast. In this episode we address the new developments in Syria and Middle East, the attacks on Rojava and we will deepen the reasons why these developments are important for democratic individuals and movements all around the world. For this we talk directly with an Internationalist from […]
International Interests in the upcoming war in Syria
Several days have passed since the fighting in Aleppo. It is easy to prove that global forces were behind the attacks in Aleppo. Gangs classified as international terrorists were involved in the attacks, in which dozens of civilians were killed and at least 120,000 people were forced to flee. All four commanders of the Syrian […]
ANALYSIS – US strategy for the Middle East and the antithesis of Democratic Modernity
The Editorial Committee of Ronahî has prepared a series of several parts analyzing the current developments in the Middle East and in Kurdistan. In light of the attacks on the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) and the concrete threat of war, we want to contribute to a better understanding of the […]
Urgent statement against the Imperialist aggression over Venezuela
The International Network of Communal Democracy issued a statement yesterday evening, in which they condemn the attack of US military forces on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. As Ronahî – Youth Center for Public Relations, we condemn the criminal and terrorizing attack of the US against the Venezuelan people. In the following we share the […]
Council of Europe: “Human Rights in Turkey? Maybe tomorrow.”
Statement by Ronahî – Youth Center for Public Relations on the decision of the Council of Ministers of September 18, 2025, in the case of Abdullah Öcalan From September 15 to 17, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers met to monitor the implementation of the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) […]
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 of 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 Öcana is a valuable and unique call for […]