Journalist Azad Altay’s new documentary Bîra Sûrê (Memory of Sur) explores the lasting trauma and memory-erasure policies following the years-long curfews and destruction in Amed’s (Diyarbakır) historic Sur district.
The 297th issue of the weekly Kurdish daily Xwebûn was published with the headline "Ziman xeta sor e (Language is the redline)".
Artists from Sanatolia Collective Studios have criticized the continuation of military operations while peace is being discussed, calling it "an indicator of the state's sincerity in the process." They emphasized the importance of immediate steps toward a democratic solution to the Kurdish question and the cessation of hostilities.
Sakê village of Elkê (Beytüşşebap) district of Şirnex (Şırnak), named after King Sakon, is not only a settlement but also a memory of resistance for centuries.
The 7th Ma Music Days will be held between 12-15 June in memory of artist Nesrîn Şêrwan.
Stating that the war has also negatively affected art, “We artists have a responsibility in socialising the process,” said Lisa Calan, one of the founders of the Art for Freedom Initiative.
Author Ahmet Çelik emphasized that in order for the Kurdish language to become a center of attraction for future generation, it must be granted legal status. He stressed that to avoid setbacks in the ongoing process toward a solution, Kurdish must be officially recognized.
Heval Dilbahar emphasized the need for local governments and intellectuals to take bolder steps to preserve the Kurdish language. "If peace is to come to these lands, we must first make peace with Kurdish," he said.
Abdullah Öcalan's "Manifesto for a Democratic Civilisation Volume I" book has been translated into Swedish.
Şırnak Chief Public Prosecutor, who deemed the song "Şervano" "dangerous", demanded that the artist Umut Botan, who sang the song, be punished for "terrorist organization propaganda".
Chepni Alevis living in Dîlok organise many events, including a history exhibition, in order to keep the young population in their villages and bring back those who migrated due to economic reasons.
Speaking about the theatre actor Bavê Teyar, who was killed in Turkey's drone attack, his co-star Îsa Oso said, "Bavê Teyar became a star that guided us. He made a promise to the martyrs, we made a promise to him and we will keep our promise until the end."
Kurdish singer Kasım Taşdoğan was sentenced to 30 months in prison for "making illegal organization propaganda" on the grounds of 3 Kurdish songs.
Kevana Zêrîn Women's Cultural Movement has released the song and music video titled "Sakîna yê" prepared for Sakine Cansız.
Hunergaha Welat released a new music video titled "Gujje Çemê Me" for those who resist the attacks on North and East Syria.