Dr. Osman İşçi, a member of the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) Central Council, who was invited to the Commission, emphasized that the process of resolving the Kurdish issue cannot succeed without hearing from Abdullah Öcalan. He drew a parallel with South Africa, noting, “The commission there could not conclude its process without meeting Nelson Mandela.”
Citizens from Bazarcix (Pazarcık) in Mereş (Maraş) emphasised that for peace to be established in Turkey, the foundations of law, justice, democracy and freedoms must first be secured.
Nese Ozgen, member of the European Forum for Freedom and Peace (EFFP) and campaign coordinator for "I Want to Visit Öcalan," stated that isolation remains the biggest barrier to achieving peace.
The deaths of Rahmi Kızıltaş, a father of three, and his cousin Abdullah Toprak during the 2015 curfews in Gimgim (Varto), Muş, remain unresolved as a decade-long confidentiality order continues to block access to the case file.
A rally will be organised in Wan (Van) by The Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA), Democratic Regions Party (DBP) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on 23 August with the slogan “Freedom will win, not isolation”.
An armed attack was organised against the Izmir office of Evrensel Newspaper at night and one person was detained.
Mehmet Beşaltı, who was released from Erzincan High Security Prison on July 29, revealed that during outdoor yard time, prison authorities prevented them from exercising by claiming, “You might be taking too much breath.”
Êzidî Women's Freedom Movement (Tevgera Azadiya Jinên Êzidî-TAJÊ) Coordination member Neam Şengal, who watched the weapons burning ceremony in Casena, said, "The weapons that liberated Shengal became a symbol of peace.”
Zahir Serbest, who was arrested after enduring 17 days of torture while wounded during the Dîgor Massacre, stated, “The state and the court constantly tried to blame the PKK, but we knew all the police officers who opened fire.”
Reacting to the corridor agreement, Tigran Khzmalyan, chairman of the European Party of Armenia, said that the agreement puts Armenia's sovereignty at risk, adding, "It could change the political, geopolitical, economic and demographic situation in the region."
Reacting against the attacks against the condolences of the HPG members who lost their lives and the violation of the families' right to mourn, Mele Sait Özdemir said that the right to mourn is sacred in all beliefs and that it is a crime both legally and religiously.
Academician Ferda Fahrioğlu emphasized that civil society organizations (NGOs) should not wait to be invited to participate but must proactively engage in the peace process to help socialize it. She highlighted the importance of the parliamentary commission using reports from NGOs to advance the efforts.
Zilan Aydın, a member of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD), has emphasized that implementing the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling on the "right to hope" for Abdullah Öcalan is essential if there is genuine intent to resolve the Kurdish issue.
Emrecan Demir, a prisoner held in Samsun Kavak S-Type High-Security Prison, was reportedly beaten by prison guards on August 4 for refusing mouth search during a hospital transfer. Father Hasan Demir, called for an independent delegation to investigate conditions in the prison.
Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, in a letter sent to the people of Mexmûr (Makhmur) Refugee Camp, stated that social, political and legal issues will be addressed in a collective manner and a solution will be reached on this basis.