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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. Anarchism In Mexico feat. Andrew, Pt. 1 Anarchism In Mexico feat. Andrew, Pt. 2 War Update The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 10-12 Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #17 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: Anarchism In Mexico feat. Andrew https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/chuck-morse-anarchism-in-mexico https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/angel-cappelletti-anarchism-in-latin-america Kirk Shaffer’s “Tropical Libertarians: Anarchist movements and networks in the Caribbean, Southern United States, and Mexico, 1890s–1920s” (https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/steven-j-hirsch-lucien-van-der-walt-anarchism-and-syndicalism-in-the-colonial-and-postcolonial#toc97) War Update https://anfenglishmobile.com/kurdistan/pkk-final-declaration-activities-under-the-pkk-name-have-ended-79294 https://anfenglishmobile.com/features/cemil-bayik-we-are-now-developing-a-new-paradigm-a-second-manifesto-79403 https://anfenglishmobile.com/features/new-message-from-abdullah-Ocalan-79417 https://anfenglishmobile.com/rojava-syria/mazloum-abdi-we-hope-all-relevant-parties-take-the-necessary-steps-79319 https://jacobin.com/2025/05/kashmir-india-pakistan-cease-fire-democracy https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/did-pakistan-shoot-down-five-indian-fighter-jets-what-we-know https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvr4r5d2qo https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn617xv4no https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-between-india-and-pakistan https://www.brookings.edu/articles/lessons-for-the-next-india-pakistan-war/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/world/asia/india-pakistan-conflict.html Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #17 https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69775896/dvd-v-us-department-of-homeland-security/ https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.282404/gov.uscourts.mad.282404.111.0.pdf https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.282404/gov.uscourts.mad.282404.111.0.pdf https://www.refworld.org/policy/countrypos/unhcr/2024/en/147589 https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/04/09/south-sudan-incendiary-bombs-kill-burn-civilians https://www.npr.org/2025/05/19/nx-s1-5403712/supreme-court-tps-venezuelans https://bsky.app/profile/joshuajfriedman.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/qjurecic.bsky.social/post/3lppd7wq7jc2h https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/potential-ice-raid-thwarted-central-california-20335765.php https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052025_ice_court_arrests/mayhem-as-ice-officials-arrest-multiple-people-immigration-court-phoenix/ https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-05-21/a-childs-obsession-with-fire-and-a-mysterious-cache-of-explosives-inside-the-palm-springs-bombing-probe https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-18/suicide-bomber-targeted-fertility-clinic https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/reddit-bans-anti-natalists-palm-springs-explosion-rcna207677 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/20/dhs-no-plans-immigrant-reality-show/83743897007/ https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/dhs-is-considering-reality-show-where-immigrants-compete-for-citizenship-47de277c https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspected-serial-killers-execution-trump-rcna207171 https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/middleeast/diplomats-israeli-fire-west-bank-intl https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-take-control-gaza-uk-france-canada-threaten-action https://www.patreon.com/posts/129696965?pr=true https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/a-myanmar-artist-finds-freedom-behind-bars-by-portraying-prisoners-oppression/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, has announced the end to its more than forty-year fight against Turkey, a conflict that claimed more than 40,000 lives. But the declaration, called historic by Turkish officials, is being met by public skepticism with questions remaining over disarmament and its calls for democratic reforms. Upon hearing the news that the PKK was ending its war and disarming, Kurds danced in the streets of the predominantly Kurdish southeast of Turkey. The region bore the brunt of the brutal conflict, with the overwhelming majority of those killed being civilians, and millions more displaced.From armed struggle to political arena"It is a historic moment. This conflict has been going on for almost half a century," declared Aslı Aydıntaşbaş of the Brookings Institution, a Washington-based think tank."And for them [the PKK] to say that the period of armed struggle is over and that they are going to transition to a major political struggle is very important."The PKK, designated as a terrorist organisation by the European Union and most of Turkey's Western allies, launched its armed struggle in 1984 for Kurdish rights and independence. At the time, Turkey was ruled by the military, which did not even acknowledge the existence of Kurds, referring to them as “Mountain Turks.”Nearly fifty years later, however, Turkey is a different place. The third-largest parliamentary party is the pro-Kurdish Dem Party. In its declaration ending its armed struggle and announcing its dissolution, the PKK stated that there is now space in Turkey to pursue its goals through political means.However, military realities are thought to be behind the PKK's decision to end its campaign. “From a technical and military point of view, the PKK lost,” observed Aydın Selcan, a former senior Turkish diplomat who served in the region.“For almost ten years, there have been no armed attacks by the PKK inside Turkey because they are no longer capable of doing so. And in the northern half of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, there is now almost no PKK presence,” added Selcan.Selcan also claims the PKK could be seeking to consolidate its military gains in Syria. “For the first time in history, the PKK's Syrian offshoot, the YPG, has begun administering a region. So it's important for the organisation to preserve that administration.“They've rebranded themselves as a political organisation.” Turkish forces have repeatedly launched military operations in Syria against the YPG. However, the Syrian Kurdish forces have reached a tentative agreement with Damascus's new rulers—whom Ankara supports.Kurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peace Erdoğan's high-stakes gambleFor Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is trailing in opinion polls and facing growing protests over the arrest of his main political rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, on alleged corruption charges, this could be a golden opportunity. “This is a win for Erdoğan, no doubt,” claimed analyst Aydıntaşbaş.Along with favourable headlines, the PKK's peace announcement offers a solution to a major political headache for Erdoğan. The Turkish president wants to amend the constitution to remove term limits, allowing him to run again for the presidency.The pro-Kurdish Dem Party holds the parliamentary votes Erdoğan needs. “Yes, Erdoğan, of course, will be negotiating with Kurds for constitutional changes,” said Aydıntaşbaş.“Now we are entering a very transactional period in Turkish politics. Instead of repressing Kurds, it's going to be about negotiating with them. And it may persuade the pro-Kurdish faction—which forms the third-largest bloc in Turkish politics—to peel away from the opposition camp,” added Aydıntaşbaş.However, Aydıntaşbaş warns that Erdoğan will need to convince his voter base, which remains sceptical of any peace process with the PKK. According to a recent opinion poll, three out of four respondents opposed the peace process, with a majority of Erdoğan's AK Party supporters against it.For decades, the PKK has been portrayed in Turkey as a brutal terrorist organisation, and its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, is routinely referred to by politicians and much of the media as “the baby killer.” Critics argue the government has failed to adequately prepare the public for peace.“In peace processes around the world, we see a strong emphasis on convincing society,” observed Sezin Öney, a political commentator at Turkey's PolitikYol news portal. “There are reconciliation processes, truth commissions, etc., all designed to gain public support. But in our case, it's like surgery without anaesthesia—an operation begun without any sedatives,” added Öney.Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in IraqPolitical concessions?Public pressure on Erdoğan is expected to grow, as the PKK and Kurdish political leaders demand concessions to facilitate the peace and disarmament process.“In the next few months, the government is, first of all, expected to change the prison conditions of Öcalan,” explained Professor Mesut Yeğen of the Istanbul-based Reform Institute.“The second expectation is the release of those in poor health who are currently in jail. And for the disarmament process to proceed smoothly, there should be an amnesty or a reduction in sentences, allowing PKK convicts in Turkish prisons to be freed and ensuring that returning PKK militants are not imprisoned,” Yeğen added.Yeğen claimed that tens of thousands of political prisoners may need to be released, along with the reinstatement of Dem Party mayors who were removed from office under anti-terrorism legislation.Turkey's Saturday Mothers keep up vigil for lost relativesErdoğan has ruled out any concessions until the PKK disarms, but has said that “good things” will follow disarmament. Meanwhile, the main opposition CHP Party, while welcoming the peace initiative, insists that any democratic reforms directed at the Kurdish minority must be extended to wider society—starting with the release of İmamoğlu, Erdoğan's chief political rival.While the peace process is widely seen as a political victory for Erdoğan, it could yet become a liability for the president, who risks being caught between a sceptical voter base and an impatient Kurdish population demanding concessions.

Il PKK si scioglie e segna la fine di un'era per la lotta armata curda, mentre resta aperta la questione dell'autodeterminazione. In Albania Edi Rama vince nettamente le elezioni e punta a una maggioranza che gli consenta le riforme europee. L'UE registra un calo dei rifiuti sulle spiagge, ma i mari restano inquinati e sotto pressione. Infine, uno studio americano mostra un legame fra campi da golf e aumento dei casi di Parkinson, con i pesticidi sotto accusa.INDICE:00:00:00 - Sommario00:00:48 - Cosa succede ai curdi dopo lo scioglimento del PKK?00:14:12 - Edi Rama ha vinto le elezioni in Albania00:17:30 - Le spiagge europee sono sempre più pulite00:21:05 - Abitare vicino ai campo da golf aumenta il rischio Parkinson00:25:21 - La nuova puntata di CCC su abitare e lavoroFonti: https://www.italiachecambia.org/podcast/pkk-curdi-si-scioglie/Iscriviti alla newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ZcEwVieni ad incontrarci online! Italia che Cambia - Un'ora esclusiva con la redazione di Italia che Cambia https://bit.ly/incontra-redazione

With Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine Syria's new rulers and its ongoing peace efforts with Kurdish rebels, regional rivalry with Iran has been intensifying. However, Turkey's concerns about potential US military action against Iran over its nuclear energy programme are now providing a rare point of convergence between the two rivals. After months of diplomatic barbs and threats exchanged between Ankara and Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday praised his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, for what he described as a “constructive and supportive position” regarding the indirect US-Iranian talks in Oman over Iran's nuclear energy programme.Oman TalksThe Oman talks aim to avert a possible US military strike on Iran, an option that President Donald Trump has not ruled out. Despite the strained relations with Tehran, avoiding confrontation remains a priority for Ankara.“Turkey would be concerned for many reasons,” claims Özgür Ünlühisarcıklı, who heads the German Marshall Fund's office in Ankara.“This would be just another war on Turkey's borders. Turkey would have to deal with difficult problems, and instability in Iran would almost certainly lead to an additional wave of refugees,” he added.Kurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peaceTurkish diplomatic tensions with Iran have been on the rise, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issuing thinly veiled threats to Tehran, urging it not to interfere in Ankara's efforts to end the conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has waged a decades-long campaign for greater minority rights within Turkey.“Ankara believes that Iran is trying to undermine this [peace] process both in Turkey and in Syria,” observes Serhan Afacan, who heads the Centre for Iranian Studies, a research organisation based in Ankara.In February, the imprisoned PKK leader, Abdullah Öcalan, called for his organisation to disarm. With the PKK operating from bases in Iraq and having an affiliated group in Syria, Ankara has frequently accused Tehran of using the PKK as a proxy in its regional contest for power and influence. Afacan contends that Ankara fears Tehran still holds sway over the Kurdish rebels.“Especially in Syria, Iran might try to convince them not to respond positively to Öcalan's call – this has been Turkey's main concern,” warned Afacan.Iranian uneaseThe recent ousting of long-time Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has deprived Iran of a key ally, while Syria's new rulers are aligned with Ankara rather than Tehran. A peace agreement between Turkish forces and Kurdish rebels would only deepen Iran's unease over Turkey's growing regional influence.“Turkey is about to end the PKK through its policies both domestically and regionally, and this is causing a kind of panic on the Iranian side,” observes Bilgehan Alagöz, a professor of international relations at Istanbul's Marmara University. “Iran sees this as a threat to its regional influence and a development that could empower Turkey,” Alagöz added.Nevertheless, Syria's Kurdish-led militia, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which maintains close ties with the PKK, has stated it is not bound by Öcalan's call to disarm. Although it has agreed in principle with Syria's new rulers to merge its forces, the precise terms of the arrangement remain unclear.Syria's new leadershipTensions also persist between the SDF and Syria's new leadership. The Kurdish-led militia continues to demand greater autonomy within Syria — a position opposed by Damascus's new rulers and their backers in Ankara. Turkey suspects Tehran of favouring a decentralised and weakened Syria — a goal analysts say is also shared by Israel.“The Middle East makes strange bedfellows,” notes Gallia Lindenstrauss, a foreign policy expert at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv. “Sometimes, these things unfold in ways that are surprising.”Lindenstrauss also questions the Israeli government's zero-sum view of Turkey, which it sees as both a rival and a supporter of Syria's new rulers.He told RFI: “I'm not sure this idea of a decentralised Syria is fully thought through by Jerusalem. I know there's a lot of intellectual energy devoted to this line of thinking. But clearly, we don't want Iran to use Syria to its advantage. A centralised regime might be a better scenario for Syria. But that comes at a cost — and the cost is increased Turkish involvement and influence in Syria. So, there is a dilemma.”Last month, Fidan angered Tehran by warning that Iran could face instability if it attempted to destabilise Syria — a statement some analysts interpret as a veiled reference to Iran's sizeable and often restive Turkish minority, which is viewed with suspicion by Tehran.Ünlühisarcıklı believes Ankara sees itself as gaining the upper hand in its regional rivalry with Tehran, yet remains cautious about the risks posed by a potential US-Iran conflict.Turkey's Erdogan sees new Trump presidency as opportunity“Turkey has outcompeted Iran, and it has no objection to Iran being further weakened,” Ünlühisarcıklı remarked.“But Turkey would have a serious problem with Iran being targeted militarily, as that would destabilise the entire region.”Avoiding such a conflict now offers common ground for Turkey and its long-time regional competitor Iran — a relationship often described as a delicate balance between cooperation and competition.Analysts expect this balancing act to be severely tested in the months to come.

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À la suite de l'appel « historique » fin février d'Abdullah Ocalan, le fondateur de la guérilla du Parti des travailleurs du Kurdistan, la Turquie et le groupe armé kurde s'engagent dans un processus de paix incertain, le second dans l'histoire de ce conflit qui dure depuis 40 ans. Si les combattants du PKK sont retranchés dans les montagnes du Kurdistan irakien, c'est en Irak également, dans le camp de Makhmour, que se sont réfugiés près de 8 000 civils, sympathisants de la guérilla et fuyant les persécutions en Turquie au mitan des années 1990. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Makhmour,À Makhmour, où de nombreux jeunes ont rejoint le PKK, les mères des combattants espèrent que cette paix pourra faire revenir leurs enfants. Dans ce camp battu par les vents du désert irakien, la résistance à la Turquie rythme la vie des réfugiés kurdes et être mère, c'est se préparer à voir un jour partir ses enfants sur les sentiers de la guérilla. « Je me souviens bien quand il m'a annoncé son départ, se rappelle Saria, soixante ans, le visage creusé par les rides, incapable d'oublier le jour où son fils s'en est allé. Il m'a dit : "Maman, je vais rejoindre la résistance". Une maman n'oublie jamais un tel moment. J'avais une montre. Je la lui ai donnée. Je lui ai dit de la garder… C'était trop dur, mais j'étais obligée d'accepter son choix. » Le camp de Makhmour, qui compte 8 000 habitants, a donné plus de 500 de ses enfants à la cause kurde. Le dernier est mort au mois de février 2025 au cours de combats au Kurdistan irakien entre le PKK et la Turquie. Leur mémoire est célébrée dans la maison des martyrs, une pièce étouffante où les murs sont placardés de portraits. « C'est mon fils, Dyar, indique Saria, en désignant la photographie d'un homme aux traits juvéniles, ciblé par une frappe turque il y a deux ans. Personne ne souhaite apprendre la mort de ses enfants. Mais parfois, il faut accepter ce sacrifice. Le mal que nous fait la Turquie est intolérable. En tant que mamans kurdes, nous sommes obligées d'accepter que nos enfants puissent mourir pour la liberté des Kurdes. »Le deuxième fils de Saria, Baroz, a suivi les pas de son grand frère dans les montagnes du Kurdistan. Alors pour cette mère, le processus de paix fragile qui s'amorce entre la Turquie et la guérilla kurde suscite le vain espoir de voir rentrer son garçon : « Qui ne souhaiterait pas revoir son enfant ?, s'exclame-t-elle. Ocalan a appelé à la paix et je souhaite que ce processus réussisse, mais nous ne pouvons pas faire confiance à la Turquie. J'aimerais que Baroz puisse revenir, mais sans la liberté des Kurdes, ce sera trop difficile pour lui de rentrer… »À lire aussiTurquie: le chef kurde Abdullah Öcalan appelle à la dissolution du PKK« Le PKK, c'est devenu notre identité »Les enfants de Makhmour sont tous nés dans l'exil, en Irak, après que leurs parents ont abandonné leurs villages ravagés par l'armée turque dans les années 1990. Le soir, au coin du feu, ils discutent de politique… « L'appel à désarmer et dissoudre le PKK, ça ne m'a pas vraiment plu : le PKK, c'est devenu notre identité, alors c'est difficile à accepter, confie Dilan, 25 ans. Même si je pense qu'Ocalan a annoncé ça dans l'intérêt des Kurdes. »Le matin même, le camp de Makhmour était survolé par les drones turcs, de quoi susciter la méfiance de ces jeunes sympathisants du PKK : « Est-ce que la Turquie va répondre à l'appel d'Ocalan ? Le PKK a fait le premier pas, mais la Turquie souhaite-t-elle la paix ?, interroge Dilan. Parce que ça n'a pas toujours été le cas, nous attendons leur réaction. »Pour l'heure et en dépit d'un cessez-le-feu, le bruit des armes résonne toujours au Kurdistan irakien. Tous les mercredis, les mamans de Makhmour rendent hommage aux disparus en espérant que cette paix puisse aboutir et leur rendre leurs enfants. À écouter dans Grand reportageGénocide d'Anfal : le deuil impossible des Kurdes irakiens

À la suite de l'appel « historique » fin février d'Abdullah Ocalan, le fondateur de la guérilla du Parti des travailleurs du Kurdistan, la Turquie et le groupe armé kurde s'engagent dans un processus de paix incertain, le second dans l'histoire de ce conflit qui dure depuis 40 ans. Si les combattants du PKK sont retranchés dans les montagnes du Kurdistan irakien, c'est en Irak également, dans le camp de Makhmour, que se sont réfugiés près de 8 000 civils, sympathisants de la guérilla et fuyant les persécutions en Turquie au mitan des années 1990. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Makhmour,À Makhmour, où de nombreux jeunes ont rejoint le PKK, les mères des combattants espèrent que cette paix pourra faire revenir leurs enfants. Dans ce camp battu par les vents du désert irakien, la résistance à la Turquie rythme la vie des réfugiés kurdes et être mère, c'est se préparer à voir un jour partir ses enfants sur les sentiers de la guérilla. « Je me souviens bien quand il m'a annoncé son départ, se rappelle Saria, soixante ans, le visage creusé par les rides, incapable d'oublier le jour où son fils s'en est allé. Il m'a dit : "Maman, je vais rejoindre la résistance". Une maman n'oublie jamais un tel moment. J'avais une montre. Je la lui ai donnée. Je lui ai dit de la garder… C'était trop dur, mais j'étais obligée d'accepter son choix. » Le camp de Makhmour, qui compte 8 000 habitants, a donné plus de 500 de ses enfants à la cause kurde. Le dernier est mort au mois de février 2025 au cours de combats au Kurdistan irakien entre le PKK et la Turquie. Leur mémoire est célébrée dans la maison des martyrs, une pièce étouffante où les murs sont placardés de portraits. « C'est mon fils, Dyar, indique Saria, en désignant la photographie d'un homme aux traits juvéniles, ciblé par une frappe turque il y a deux ans. Personne ne souhaite apprendre la mort de ses enfants. Mais parfois, il faut accepter ce sacrifice. Le mal que nous fait la Turquie est intolérable. En tant que mamans kurdes, nous sommes obligées d'accepter que nos enfants puissent mourir pour la liberté des Kurdes. »Le deuxième fils de Saria, Baroz, a suivi les pas de son grand frère dans les montagnes du Kurdistan. Alors pour cette mère, le processus de paix fragile qui s'amorce entre la Turquie et la guérilla kurde suscite le vain espoir de voir rentrer son garçon : « Qui ne souhaiterait pas revoir son enfant ?, s'exclame-t-elle. Ocalan a appelé à la paix et je souhaite que ce processus réussisse, mais nous ne pouvons pas faire confiance à la Turquie. J'aimerais que Baroz puisse revenir, mais sans la liberté des Kurdes, ce sera trop difficile pour lui de rentrer… »À lire aussiTurquie: le chef kurde Abdullah Öcalan appelle à la dissolution du PKK« Le PKK, c'est devenu notre identité »Les enfants de Makhmour sont tous nés dans l'exil, en Irak, après que leurs parents ont abandonné leurs villages ravagés par l'armée turque dans les années 1990. Le soir, au coin du feu, ils discutent de politique… « L'appel à désarmer et dissoudre le PKK, ça ne m'a pas vraiment plu : le PKK, c'est devenu notre identité, alors c'est difficile à accepter, confie Dilan, 25 ans. Même si je pense qu'Ocalan a annoncé ça dans l'intérêt des Kurdes. »Le matin même, le camp de Makhmour était survolé par les drones turcs, de quoi susciter la méfiance de ces jeunes sympathisants du PKK : « Est-ce que la Turquie va répondre à l'appel d'Ocalan ? Le PKK a fait le premier pas, mais la Turquie souhaite-t-elle la paix ?, interroge Dilan. Parce que ça n'a pas toujours été le cas, nous attendons leur réaction. »Pour l'heure et en dépit d'un cessez-le-feu, le bruit des armes résonne toujours au Kurdistan irakien. Tous les mercredis, les mamans de Makhmour rendent hommage aux disparus en espérant que cette paix puisse aboutir et leur rendre leurs enfants. À écouter dans Grand reportageGénocide d'Anfal : le deuil impossible des Kurdes irakiens

06/03/2025 - South Stream S03E07. Con Dylan Di Chiara e Paco Amendola. Nel corso di questa settimana è successo più o meno di tutto. Donald Trump ha dato inizio alle danze postando sui suoi canali social un orribile e surreale video realizzato con l'intelligenza artificiale in cui ha rappresentato la sua idea di Gaza. Ne approfittiamo per parlare della crisi che potrebbe portare alla fine del cessate il fuoco. È ancora da Donald Trump che andiamo per discutere della guerra in Ucraina, perché raccontiamo l'incredibile incontro allo studio ovale tra il Presidente USA e quello Ucraino, terminato con la cacciata di Zelensky dalla Casa Bianca. Ragioniamo poi del discorso di Macron sul nucleare e del piano per il riarmo europeo appena discusso dall'Unione. Ritorniamo poi sulla guerra dei Dazi e delle reazioni in Canada, Messico e Cina. Infine non possiamo che fare cenno a un momento storico: quello in cui il leader curdo Ocalan ha chiesto lo scioglimento dello storico partito curdo dei lavoratori, il PKK. Come sempre ci trovate su www.radioshamal.it o sul nostro canale Spotify. Buon Ascolto!

La sorprendente dichiarazione di Abdullah Öcalan, leader del PKK, che ha chiesto la fine dei combattimenti e lo scioglimento del partito, segna una potenziale svolta nel conflitto curdo-turco, cosa succede adesso? Parliamo anche delle recenti azioni di Donald Trump, tra un incontro umiliante con Zelensky e l'assurdo video su Gaza, che mescola elementi di parodia e politica concreta, suscitando indignazione e confusione. E infine parliamo dei progressi in campo di politiche ambientali dell'Ue e dell'accordo in extremis raggiunto a Roma alla COP16 bis sulla biodiversità.INDICE:00:00:00 - Sommario00:00:50 - Ocalan e la fine del PKK00:06:14 - Trump e i suoi emuli00:15:58 - Il nuovo rapporto di monitoraggio sulle politiche ambientali Ue00:22:57 - L'accordo sui finanziamenti per la biodiversità a COP16 di RomaFonti e articoli: https://www.italiachecambia.org/rassegna-stampa/ocalan-pkk-1045/Iscriviti alla newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ZcEw

Last week Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, called on the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve. Ocalan's historic announcement has many hoping that it will bring an end to nearly 4 decades of conflict between Ankara and the country's Kurds. On Friday, Thanos Davelis spoke to Giran Ozcan, the Executive Director of the Kurdish Peace Institute and a former representative of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in the US, to break down this historic call from Ocalan, and look at what we should keep an eye on as this process unfolds. Since our discussion, the PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:End of an era? PKK leader Ocalan orders militants to end war with Turkey, 'dissolve'Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with TurkeyRubio reaffirms US-Greek strategic importance in meeting with GerapetritisMitsotakis says government will work to make trains safePASOK push for no-confidence vote against government

The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for the wider region. In a packed conference hall in an Istanbul hotel, Ahmet Turk, a leading member of Turkey's pro-Kurdish Dem Party, read a statement by Ocalan calling for the organization, which he founded, to disarm and dissolve itself, declaring an end to the decades-long conflict. The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by the European Union and the United States, has been fighting for autonomy and Kurdish minority rights in Turkey since the 1980s.Ocalan, imprisoned in a Turkish jail since 1999, made his disarmament call after the PKK suffered significant military setbacks in recent years. "The PKK is almost finished within the borders of Turkey," explained Mesut Yegen, a political scientist at the Istanbul-based Reform Institute.However, Yegen claims with the PKK now primarily based in northern Iraq on Turkey's frontier, while its affiliate in Syria, the SDF, controls a large swathe of territory bordering Turkey all sides still have an interest in peace."We know that the Turkish state needs a peace process because it's worried about the future development in the region in Syria and Iraq," added Yegen.Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq Cautious responseThe Turkish government gave a cautious response to Ocalan's statement, saying it's waiting for the PKK to disarm. The PKK leadership based in Iraq, ahead of Ocalan's statement, declared it is looking for gestures from the government before any disarmament."The peace process in Turkey will largely depend on what emerges, what kind of a deal emerges inside Syria," Asli Aydintasbas, a visiting senior fellow with the Brookings Institution in Washington, said."So we're also seeing Turkey be more cautious. That doesn't mean, you know, Turkey won't reverse course if it feels there's no room to go with Syrian Kurds or inside the peace process in Turkey."Turkish armed forces are massed on the Syrian border with Ankara, demanding the SDF merge with the Syrian army under the control of Syria's new rulers, with whom the Turkish government has close ties.For now, the SDF leader Mazloum Abdi declared his force is not bound by Ocalan's disarmament call while demanding Ankara end its ongoing attacks on its troops.Turkey's Saturday Mothers keep up vigil for lost relativesScepticismAnalyst Mesut Yegen adds that ending the PKK conflict will come at a price for Ankara.  "They're (PKK) expecting that in return for that, the state promises that at least a kind of autonomy or status for Syrian Kurds is going to be recognised by the Syrian regime, the new regime, and that the Turkish state also supports this kind of solution."In addition to this, of course, the expectation is that some reforms will be implemented in Turkey with regards to the Kurdish question."Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has distanced himself from the current efforts to end the conflict, other than saying a historic opportunity exists for Kurds and Turks to live in peace but offering no concessions.For months, a crackdown on Turkey's legal Kurdish movement continues, with the removal of elected mayors and arrests of journalists and human rights activists. Trial of alleged PKK figures accused of financing terror begins in FranceTurkish commentator on Turkey's Politikyol news portal, Sezin Oney, warns unless the causes of the conflict are addressed, there's little hope of a permanent peace. "Probably, any disarmament or any disbanding of PKK would be a gimmick," warns Oney."It wouldn't be a real actual disbanding, and it might just appear in a year under a different name. Because they would still have the pretext to argue that armed struggle is necessary because the Kurds in Turkey don't have their democratic rights."With previous peace efforts failing, opinion polls indicate that the public remains sceptical of this latest effort. But for 75-year-old Ocalan, analysts warn it may be his last chance of any hope of freedom.

Il Papa al Gemelli, crisi isolata di broncospasmo. iniziata ventilazione meccanica non invasiva. I valori tornati ad essere come quelli precedenti alla crisi. La prognosi rimane ancora riservata Durissimo scontro alla Casa Bianca tra Trump e Zelensky, salta l'accordo sulle terre rare Il Partito dei Lavoratori del Kurdistan (Pkk), ha annunciato il cessate il fuoco con la Turchia, dopo l'appello dello storico leader Ocalan a sciogliere il gruppo armato

durée : 00:03:18 - Géopolitique - Le fondateur emprisonné du Parti des travailleurs kurdes, Abdullah Ocalan, a demandé à ses partisans d'abandonner les armes et de dissoudre leur parti. Une initiative de paix qui peut avoir des répercussions au-delà de la Turquie, également en Syrie.

On Wednesday President Trump said the EU was formed to “screw the United States,” then announced he would hit the EU with 25% tariffs. This has prompted a reaction from European officials and capitals, who point out that the EU has had the opposite effect, fostering closer business ties and trade links with the US. Maria Demertzis, the chief economist for Europe at the Conference Board in Brussels, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the European reaction to these statements, and break down what this could mean for the economies of the US and EU, including Greece.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soonTrump's threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil'EU to Trump on tariffs: Go ahead, make our day.Hundreds of thousands protest across Greece over deadly train crashAs anger mounts over rail disaster in Greece, thousands join protestsJailed Kurdish leader issues call to lay down armsEnd of an era? PKK leader Ocalan orders militants to end war with Turkey, ‘dissolve'

Roja Pêncşemê 27 şubatê ji girtîgeha girava Imraliyê ku Ebdula Ocalan ji sala 1999'an de têde girtiye daxuyaniya xwe bi rêya DEM partî hat ragihandin. Berêz Ocalan di daxuyaniya xwe de ev gotin kirin, “divê PKK dest ji çekan berde û divê xwe bihelîne.” Û herweha got divê Tirkiyê û Kurd bi ruhekî biratiyê pêşve biçin. Ji bo em bêtir li ser berteka hukûmeta Tirkiyê û xelkê bi gîştî derbarê daxuyaniyê zanibin nûçegîhan Hatice Kamer ji Amedê ji me re rewşê vedibêje.

durée : 00:03:18 - Géopolitique - Le fondateur emprisonné du Parti des travailleurs kurdes, Abdullah Ocalan, a demandé à ses partisans d'abandonner les armes et de dissoudre leur parti. Une initiative de paix qui peut avoir des répercussions au-delà de la Turquie, également en Syrie.

I palestinesi rilasciati hanno subito torture “atroci” nelle prigioni israeliane.Rep Dem Congo: l'Oms traccia una misteriosa malattia mortale.Ocalan chiede la PKK di porre fine alla guerra con la Turchia.Romania: Andrew Tate, misogino dichiarato, vola negli Stati Uniti, nonostante le accuse di stupro.Il Nicaragua si ritira dal Consiglio per i diritti umani dell'ONU.Grecia: Venerdì di sciopero, nel secondo anniversario dell'incidente ferroviario in cui morirono 57 persone.Giappone: i robot AI la chiave per prendersi cura degli anziani?Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli 

The leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, Abdullah Ocalan made a historic call for the group to lay down arms and disband. Meanwhile, escalating violence in Jenin and Tulkarm has displaced 40,000 Palestinians, recalling decades-old military operations and adding to Gaza's destruction, with more than 48,000 dead.   This episode features Robert Tollast, military affairs reporter and Greg Tanner, head of multimedia.

Da quasi 30 anni in carcere, il leader curdo Abdullah Öcalan, tra i fondatori del Partito dei lavoratori del Kurdistan (Pkk), ha chiesto al suo partito di porre fine alla lotta armata per cominciare un processo di pace con la Turchia.E poi Dario Falcini, direttore di Rockit, ci parla del nuovo e apprezzatissimo album di Joan Thiele, Joanita, pubblicato dopo la partecipazione al festival di Sanremo.Puoi scriverci a podcast@lifegate.it e trovare tutte le notizie su www.lifegate.it. 

President Donald Trump's return to office has been described as an “electroshock” in Europe, with leading politicians like Germany's Friedrich Merz openly pledging “independence from the US.” Aside from his antagonistic approach toward Europe - from security to tariffs - Trump is also sending a clear signal that he wants to leave European affairs to Europeans while the US pivots toward China. Andrew Novo, a professor of strategic studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what's at stake for Europe as the US turns its attention elsewhere, and how countries like Greece and Cyprus can react to this new reality.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:US to Europe — Get Used to a New WorldWe need to start thinking transactionallyTrump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soonIndifference or Hostility? Trump's View of European Allies Raises AlarmJailed Kurdish militant leader's message to be shared on ThursdayPKK leader Ocalan set to make historic peace call between Turkey and the Kurds

Monica Ricci Sargentini parla dello storico annuncio del leader dei combattenti curdi Ocalan, che pone fine a un conflitto di 40 anni con la Turchia. Paolo Valentino spiega in che modo, dopo 150 giorni di crisi, a Vienna si sono chiuse positivamente le trattative per la nascita di un nuovo esecutivo, formato da tre partiti. Sara Bettoni racconta il duro scontro tra la Regione e il ministero della Salute sulla classifica della qualità delle cure sanitarie.I link di corriere.it:Ocalan annuncia la dissoluzione del Pkk: «Tutti i gruppi abbandonino le armi»Austria, c'è l'accordo per un governo senza l'estrema destraRegione Lombardia-Ministero della Salute: scontro sulla classifica della qualità delle cure

1) Ocalan chiede al PKK di deporre le armi. Dal carcere, il leader Curdo chiede lo scioglimento del gruppo, aprendo ad un cambiamento che potrebbe scuotere la regione. (Benedetta Argentieri) 2) La "gazificazione" della Cisgiordania. Gli attacchi israeliani continuano, e le violazioni dei diritti umani dei palestinesi sono all'ordine del giorno. (Ajith Sunghay - Ohchr) 3) Stati Uniti, guerra alla libertà di stampa. L'amministrazione Trump usa tutte le armi in suo potere per influenzare i media. (Roberto Festa) 4) Francia, a più di 10 anni dalla morte di Rémi Fraisse, ucciso da un poliziotto, la corte europea dei diritti dell'uomo riconosce per la prima volta la colpa dello stato. (Francesco Girgini) 5) Il più grande di sempre. L'attore premio oscar Gene Hackman trovato morto insieme alla moglie nella loro casa di Santa Fe. (Mauro Gervasini - Film TV) 6) World Music. Un etichetta indipendente spagnolo riporta in vita La Revolucion de Emiliano Zapata, album dell'omonima rock band messicana (Marcello Lorrai)

Since April last year, the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in talks with imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. The goal is to get his organization to end its 40 year-long armed campaign against the Turkish state. But one of Turkey's demands, that Ocalan's concessions extend to northeast Syria where a PKK-linked group has been in control since 2012, is unrealistic, says Kurdish Peace Institute director Giran Ozcan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opening its doors in 2022, the Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security, otherwise known as CYCLOPS, is now not only on the front line of US and European security, but is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to relations between Washington and Nicosia. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the important role CYCLOPS and Cyprus are playing in the region, and to break down why this critical training center is the perfect partnership for the US in the Trump era. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus' CYCLOPS Is the Perfect Partnership for the Trump AgeThe U.S. Won't Defeat China if Ambassadors Fail UpwardsNovember a record-breaking month for Greek tourism Turkey, Kurds move toward peace deal as lawmakers meet with PKK leader Ocalan

Di axaftina me ya li gel nûçegihan Hatîce Kamer a ji Amedê de, doza Tahir Elçî, rojeva Partiya Dem ya ji bo serdana Demîrtaş û Ocalan di zindanê de û herweha gotinên Wezîrê Derve yê Tirkiyê Hakan Fîdan ên derbarê Sûriyê de hatin gotûbêjkirin.

Full Episode 12-30-24 - In this episode, Broken Record gives a spicy take on Luigi, and no I don't mean Waluigi. We also discuss Turkey supposedly negotiating with Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdish revolutionary hero. 

15'ê Şibatê 25'emîn salvegera girtina rêberê Partîya Karkerên Kurdistan (PKK) ye. Ji 35 mehan zêdetir e tu agahî li ser wî nînin. Dewlet hevdîtna malbat û parêzeran ji bo dîtina Ocalan qedex dike.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we're joined first by Tom James, a third-generation Ocalan and the Director of Networking & Partner Services at the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership. Tom will tell us more about what he does with sponsorship procurement & networking events for Ocala and about his involvement as a freelance sportscaster anchor for ESPN. On the second half of the show, Ron DeFilippo joins us again, who just recently purchased Mac's Drive Thru. Ron will tell us more about his vision for Mac's Drive Thru and the upcoming restaurant trends he foresees.

Nûçegîhan Hatîce Kamer ji Amedê behsa bang 172 sazî, rêxitin û partiyan jibo çareseriya pirsa kurd û rewşa Ocalan dike. Her weha di raportê de behs li 100 saliya Komara Tirkiyê dibe, ku ev ji bo Kurdan destpêka gelek pşrsgirêkan e.

Marco Ansaldo"La marcia turca"Istanbul crocevia del mondoMarsilio Editorihttps://marsilioeditori.itLa Turchia non è più il «malato d'Europa», il paese spento, triste, in bianco e nero che per tutto il secolo scorso ha vissuto nell'ombra dei suoi vicini, ma il protagonista indiscusso della scena internazionale. A cento anni dalla nascita della Repubblica, in un momento cruciale che tocca il destino di uno dei personaggi politici più controversi del nostro tempo, Marco Ansaldo ripercorre le vicende recenti di questa nuova potenza globale, in una marcia inesorabile che dal fascino di Istanbul, città poliedrica e prismatica, conduce alla scoperta di strategie ed equilibri che hanno trasformato Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in un odierno sultano. Uomo fra i più influenti di questa epoca, leader scaltro e spregiudicato, «inventore di una diplomazia multipla che tratta con amici e nemici», agisce come mediatore nel conflitto fra Russia e Ucraina, gioca con destrezza i suoi assi nella partita del gas e del grano, raggiunge con l'Europa accordi sui migranti usando le frontiere come un rubinetto che apre e chiude a seconda delle convenienze. Eppure, nonostante la sua sfera di influenza geopolitica arrivi fino all'Africa e ai confini della Cina, oggi la Turchia è chiamata ad affrontare le conseguenze delle sue aspirazioni. Di fronte all'emergenza umanitaria prodotta da uno dei terremoti più tremendi della storia, al progressivo indebolimento dell'economia, al dilagare del fanatismo islamico e alla folle ossessione di annientare i curdi, può continuare per la sua strada, reprimendo il dissenso e puntando alla conquista di mare e terra, oppure ampliare la sua visione del mondo e diventare una piena democrazia liberale. «Ne avrebbe tutte le possibilità, perché non esiste paese in grado di avere un'ambizione talmente forte e un'influenza così globale poggiando su un terreno tanto instabile. Come le faglie sismiche sotterranee che lo attraversano.»Marco Ansaldo (1959), già inviato speciale de «la Repubblica» per la politica internazionale, oggi è analista geopolitico, consigliere scientifico di «Limes» da Istanbul, vaticanista per «Die Zeit» e consulente de La7 per il programma Atlantide. Ha insegnato all'Università Luiss e ha collaborato con Rai Radio 3. Alla Turchia ha dedicato tre libri (Chi ha perso la Turchia, Uccidete il Papa, Il caso Ocalan), una lunga serie di reportage e interviste, programmi in radio e in tv, conferenze e convegni, le voci dell'Enciclopedia Treccani e del Dizionario Utet, l'invenzione del Foro di dialogo intergovernativo fra Italia e Turchia.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

Si tratta del solo audio di un power point commentato (pubblicato su youtube) che fornisce informazioni sulla questione curda e sulle pratiche politiche e socio-economiche che si cerca di praticare nel nord-est della Siria in quello che si autodefinisce AANES (Amministrazione Autonoma del Nord Est della Siria) e che in curdo è chiamato Rojava, cioè occidente. Cerco anche di inquadrare tale esperienza nel contesto di conflitto armato nell'area a partire dalle rivolte del 2011 contro il regime di Bashar Assad, la crescita e la sconfitta di daesh (stato islamico) da parte dei curdi siriani, e dell'espansionismo neo ottomano della Turchia di Erdohan. Fornisco informazioni sul funzionamento di AANES-Rojava vista la totale assenza da TV, e giornali di notizie che non siano generiche, superficiali, imprecise e relative solo al Kurdistan iracheno perché, è la mia tesi, è solo quello che media e commentatori sono in grado di comprendere in quanto si tratta di un quasi stato-nazione. L'unico concetto che il mainstream mediatico è in grado di "capire" in Occidente e non solo. E' pubblicato su Spreaker, Anchor, Spotify il solo audio; su Youtube il video con audio e diapositive.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we're joined first by Tom James, a third-generation Ocalan and the Director of Networking & Partner Services at the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership. Tom will tell us more about what he does with sponsorship procurement & networking events for Ocala and about his involvement as a freelance sportscaster anchor for ESPN. On the second half of the show, Ron DeFilippo joins us again, who just recently purchased Mac's Drive Thru. Ron will tell us more about his vision for Mac's Drive Thru and the upcoming restaurant trends he foresees.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion about issues relating to delivery drivers focusing on the Green Left article Menulog starts trial but gig economy worker's security remains precarious Interviews and DiscussionPre-recorded Green Left podcast where Green Left Sydney correspondent Peter Boyle speaks with Niels Henrik Hooge from Friends of the Earth Denmark and Søren Søndergaard, an MP from the Red-Green Alliance in Denmark, about Ecosocialist-Indigenous party Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) winning the largest vote in Greenlandic elections held on April 4. The vote was effectively a referendum on whether a Chinese-Australian rare earth and uranium mining project should go ahead in part of the food producing belt along Greenland's eastern coast. IA won 37% of the vote and 12 out of 31 seats in the Greenland parliament on a platform opposing the toxic mining project. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Bronya Lipski from Environmental Justice Australia about the risk of energy behemoth AGL 'cutting and running' at some point in the future and leaving behind massive cleanup bills for its three coal fired power stations (Bayswater, Liddell and Loy Yang A) and Camden coal seam gas field.Lipski outlines the ecological impacts of ash dams at coal fired power stations which leave behind a legacy of millions of tonnes of heavy metal contaminated slurry that must be contained to stop it polluting groundwater and releasing toxic dust. The massive brown coal mine adjacent that feeds Loy Yang A must also be rehabilitated and covered to prevent fires like the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire. AGL has allocated a grossly inadequate fund for rehabilitation and cleanup of the 4 sites and is racking up big losses at its coal fired power stations, which it has split off from its renewables and retail arm. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Green Left Sydney correspondent and Rojava SolidaritySydney member Peter Boyle about the campaign to free Kurdish political activist Abdullah Ocalan from isolation on a heavily guarded prison Island in Turkey. Imprisoned since 1999 by the Turkish State, Boyle said that Ocalan can be compared to South African leader Nelson Mandela both in terms of the oppression he and the Kurdish people have faced and also in terms of the politically transformative effect that his release would likely have. Australians For Kurdistan are hosting an international webinar on their youtube page about the campaign to free Ocalan. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

News and labour updates from the region.Discussion of the issues facing the Kurdish people in the 4 countries in West Asia that they are located in and the upcoming public meeting and online webinar on the campaign to release Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) in Turkey.Upcoming solidarity meetings on Thailand and Myanmar: International Solidarity with Thailand and Myanmar - International online meeting on April 6 (link is external) Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia

The Freedom for Ocalan Report is a production of the trade union Freedom for Ocalan campaign. WWW.FREEDOMFOROCALAN.ORGTwitter - @OcalanFreePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/FreedomForOcalanOur guest in this episode is Viyan Qerecox - Internationalist with the Kurdish Freedom Movement.Sources for this episode -66 women killed, 149 abducted, 178 tortured in Afrin - https://anfenglish.com/news/66-women-...Afrin Human Rights Organisation appeals to the UN: ‘Stop the attacks on Tall Rifat’ - https://medyanews.net/afrin-human-rig... Syria: Are water supplies being weaponized by Turkey? https://egyptindependent.com/syria-ar... Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-euro... Turkish charm offensive for a new war - https://civaka-azad.org/tuerkische-ch... Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Developing Female Kurdish Militia Drama for TV - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv... Details on the letter writing campaign to show soldarity for Leyl

The Freedom for Ocalan Report is a production of the trade union Freedom for Ocalan campaign. WWW.FREEDOMFOROCALAN.ORGTwitter - @OcalanFreePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/FreedomForOcalanOur guest in this episode is Nik Matheou - Internationalist with the Kurdish Freedom Movement.Sources for this episode -US commissioner impressed by Rojava religious freedom, ethnic equality - https://www.rudaw.net/english/interview/21112020 Turkey Detains 72 Kurdish Lawyers and Rights Activists - https://balkaninsight.com/2020/11/20/turkey-detains-72-kurdish-lawyers-and-rights-activists/ Kurds ‘oppressed’ in Turkey: top Erdogan aide - https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iran/201120201 Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal reshapes regional geopolitics - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/10/nagorno-karabakh-peace-deal-turkey-russia-reshapes-regional-geopolitics Turkey blocks EU inspection of cargo vessel travelling to Libya - https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/23/turkey-blocks-an-eu-mission-inspection-of-a-cargo-vessel-travelling-to-libya Please support the open enquiry from the UK Parliament APPG on Kurdistan in Syria and Turkey - Terms of reference and details for how to make a submission pinned at the APPG Twitter account

The Freedom for Ocalan Report is a production of the trade union Freedom for Ocalan campaign. WWW.FREEDOMFOROCALAN.ORGTwitter - @OcalanFreePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/FreedomForOcalanOur guest in this episode is Elif Sarican - Co-Chair of The Kurdish Assembly UK.Sources for this episode -Database former ISIS fighters - https://rojavainformationcenter.com/2020/10/database-former-isis-members-now-part-of-turkish-backed-forces-in-sere-kaniye-and-tel-abyad/Council of Europe discusses the arrest of journalists in Van - https://anfenglishmobile.com/freedom-of-the-press/council-of-europe-discusses-the-arrest-of-journalists-in-van-47253Four provincial HDP officials detained in fresh raids by Turkish police - https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/turkey/22102020Armenian president: 'Turkey has a completely destructive role in Nagorno-Karabakh' - https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-interview/20201019-armenian-president-turkey-has-a-completely-destructive-role-in-nagorno-karabakhTurkish president threatens Syrian Kurds amid increasing clashes in northeast Syria - https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/d4f32d61-621a-4120-bb6c-9b9d7b8f9b6fMehmud Osman: The source of the problems is the Turkish state - https://anfenglishmobile.com/kurdistan/mehmud-osman-the-source-of-the-problems-is-the-turkish-state-47199Our music is Unsilenced by Ketsa and is licensed under creative commons. Thank you for listening

In this episode, we speak to Shavanah Taj General Secretary of TUC Wales about her recent experience as part of an international peace delegation to Imrali island prison. The delegation set out to petition the Turkish government to allow them to visit imprisoned Kurdish political leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been detained at Turkeys equivalent of Robben Island for 21 years.The delegation was denied this basic human right but was able to meet with progressive unions and representatives of The People’s Democratic Party (HDP).In this episode Shavanah explains;Turkeys deterioration into a police state.The inspirational gender equality politics of HDP.The incredible resilience of Trade Union activists in Turkey.Welsh solidarity with the Kurdish community.How you can get involved and support progressive forces in Turkey.This episode is also available on YouTube This was a production of the UK based trade union-backed Freedom for Ocalan campaign.The campaign is fighting to end the brutal and cruel imprisonment of Kurdish political leader Abdullah Ocalan. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kurdish people in their struggle for liberty and freedom from oppression and with all progressive forces in Turkey.Please like and share and don’t forget to leave a review.More information at www.freedomforocalan.org

Faye and Austin collect eyewitness accounts of the revolution in Rojava — the remote corner of northeastern Syria where Kurds and other peoples organized to defend themselves from ISIS, and constructed an experimental new society in the midst of the Syrian Civil War. Based on the political theory of Abdullah Ocalan, synthesizing socialism, feminism, and the writings of American anarchist Murray Bookchin, northeast Syria's Democratic Confederalist system has been an inspiration to socialists and anarchists the world over. Today the Rojavan Revolution is in a dire and uncertain position, betrayed by the Trump administration, caught between a genocidal invasion by Turkey from the north, and the authoritarian Syrian state to the south.To document what has transpired in the region, we've interviewed journalist Robert Evans who visited Rojava in August 2019, as well as Josh and Charlie, two members of the International Brigades of the Syrian Democratic Forces, who fought in the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS in 2016-2017. We hope that their first-hand perspectives can help shed light on the situation in the region, and inspire western socialists and anarchists to learn from Rojava and apply lessons from their revolution to their own activism and organizing.Guests:Robert EvansTwitter: @IwriteOKBehind the Bastards: https://www.behindthebastards.com/It Could Happen Here: https://www.itcouldhappenherepod.com/Worst Year Ever: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-worst-year-ever-49377032/Charlie & JoshTwitter: @SabCharlieSocialist Rifle AssociationWebsite: https://socialistra.org/Twitter: @SocialistRAInstagram: @SocialistRAFacebook: @SocialistRifleFaye's Twitter: @FayeEcklar

In questi giorni ci siamo resi conto di quanto quotidiani e riviste tendano a semplificare il conflitto fra Curdi e turchi, riducendo il tutto ad un mero scontro fra bene e male. La realtà è decisamente più complessa di così e, in solo mezz'ora, proveremo a darvi la parte mancante dalla narrazione giornalistica odierna. Speriamo di far servizio gradito, non è stato assolutamente facile. Seguici anche su fb, ig e sul nostro sito mediorientedintorni.com , ogni giorno, il meglio della cultura di Medio Oriente e Mondo islamico

Anarchists In Conflict: Rojava + Yellow Vest Movement (Sean Swain at 6:28, interviews begin at 14:05) This week on The Final Straw, the episode's theme is anarchist interventions in struggles around the world. We'll be sharing audios from comrades in the A-Radio Network, which just had it's 5th Annual Gathering in Zurich, Switzerland. The A-Radio Network is made up of stations around Europe, plus a smattering in South + North America. We have been a member of the ARN for 4 years now, which over the last year and a half produces the monthly B(A)DNews: Angry Voices From Around The World news podcast in English, made up of contributions by A-Radio member-projects. You can find past episodes at our website. In lieu of this month's BADNews, the gathering produced an 8 hour radio show last week and elements of this broadcast. We'll present here two interviews from that broadcast concerning the struggle for autonomy in the social revolutionary region of Rojava, in northern Syria. The first is with a fighter with the Tekosina Anarsist (Anarchist Struggle, starts at 42:49) and the second with Zaher Baher, a member of the Kurdish Anarchist Forum in London (starts at 57:04). well as one from another an interview conducted a week ago with an anarchist in Paris, France, involved with the Yellow Vest (Gilets jaunes) social movement in France for some updates and perspectives. But first, we'll be airing audio from another member of the A-Radio as well as Channel Zero Network projects, Dissident Island Radio from London in the U.K., with an interview about the geopolitics of Rojava and leadership within the Kurdish struggle with a comrade participating in the annual ‘Long March‘ in solidarity with Abdullah Öcalan (starts at 14:05). We apologize for the audio quality. We invite you to note the differences of opinion between the anarchists who've witnessed, lived in, or fought for the Rojava Revolution, as somewhere within and between their perspectives I believe lies some of the truth of the complex situation there. Announcements Happy Birthday Yona Unega (Oso Blanco) From occupied Cherokee territory in so-called western North Carolina, we'd like to wish a happy birthday on February 26th to wolf clan Cherokee/Choctaw political prisoner, Oso Blanco or, in Cherokee, Yona Unega. Oso is in for armed robberies, where he expropriated from U.S. banks and sent funds to Zapatistas communities in the Yucatan in Mexico. You can write to Oso to write him a happy birthday by addressing letters to his state name: Byron Chubbuck #07909051 USP Victorville PO BOX 3900 Adelanto, CA 92301 And more info on Yona Unega's case and efforts can be found at https://freeosoblanco.blogspot.com Blue Ridge ABC events Friday, March 1st is the first Friday of the month and therefore the Trouble Showing at Firestorm Books and Coffee in Asheville, NC. Episode 18, entitled ACAB (for All Cops Are Bastards) airs at 6:30pm and will be followed by a little over an hour of discussion. Then, on Sunday March 3rd, as the 1st Sunday of the month, BRABC will hold it's Political Prisoner letter writing event, again at Firestorm. The event begins at 5pm, letter writing materials including stamps, prisoners names and stories, addresses and help in writing. If you've never written someone a letter or someone in prison in particular, no worries. It's a nice social time. The event runs from 5pm to 7:30pm. Finally, on Saturday, March 16th, Blue Ridge ABC is holding a double-header at Static Age Records in downtown Asheville. First up, from 3-5pm, a Super Smash Brothers benefit tournament, with vegan cheese-steaks and fries available. Double elimination, best 2 out of 3 rounds. For more info, check out https://www.smashprisonssmashbros.eventbrite.com. Then, from 9pm til late at Static Age, get ready for a lineup of anti-fascist metal including Rat Broth, Arid, and Margaret Killjoy's project Feminazgul, plus more to be announced. More on all of these events can be found at brabc.blackblogs.org . ... . .. Playlist

We continue the story of the PKK as Ocalan and his followers finally embark on their war against the Turkish state.

That's what every dictator, autocrat, plutocrat or theocrat has missed. They can round up the opposition, deport dissidents, muzzle up the media, imprison rebels, suppress liberties and occupy every square and street in town for days on end, almost on a whim. But such show of force does not impress capital markets one bit. To the contrary, capital markets do not kowtow to authoritarian regimes, only to strong institutions such as a legislature that enacts well-studied and fair laws, a judiciary that is equitable and independent, armed forces that are confined to their barracks except for regular parades or the occasional wars, and a free press that can criticize without fear of reprisals. This very same week such lesson was learned (or probably not!) by Erdogan, the strongman of Turkey after a brief, but disastrous visit to the City of London. There, in the confines of closed meetings in paneled rooms with senior bankers, he laid out his views about how the Turkish economy ‘must behave' under his aegis. The Turkish Lira dropped 15% on that same day. He must have instinctively and naively thought that his previous experiences were a good guide. Dealing with powerful or charismatic figures such as Putin, Ocalan, the Iranian Mullahs, PM Netanyahu, or his nearest neighbor Assad, do not constitute good precedents for handling the markets. With such characters the game is binary. You are either predator or pray. You can get away with an incursion in Syria, with sending a flotilla to Gaza, with downing -then profusely apologizing - some Russian jets, but with bankers and investors there are more minefields than in Raqqa. One must always be on his/her toes for fear of triggering a hidden wired device or a disastrous explosion that cannot be controlled by executive orders. Investors roam the globe seeking opportunities for investment. Opportunities abound in new sectors of the economy, or in old ones that have been invigorated by deregulation or by innovation. They also come about via discoveries of natural resources, or a breakthrough in research or some other unforeseen technological openings. However, whether in developed or in developing markets, investors demand clarity, no more, to make informed decisions. Investors do not require containment of risk as often taunted by the uninitiated, as risk is part and parcel of any investment transaction. In turn, clarity requires a proper understanding of risk, means for assessing its impact and deciding whether such risk could be mitigated and, most importantly, if it can be compensated by anticipated rewards. Such clarity is doubly required in developing nations where strong institutions are in dire want and where governance is opaque. Uncertainty, not risk, is the enemy of investments. What would the economic outlook be in future years, how much capital flows would be allowed or curbed, are there going to be any restrictions on foreign direct investments? These are the type of questions that are posed by investors and for which dictators -as is the case of strongmen in Turkey, Venezuela, Iran, North Korea, and more lately, unscrupulous politicians in Lebanon, have few if any straight answers. Turkey was at the crossroads of trade and investment between Europe and Asia for centuries and then, after WWII, it became the bulwark of the NATO alliance keeping the USSR's activities in check in the Black Sea. Venezuela, was till recently the darling of Big US Oil. Iran under the Shah was the most trusted partner of the West, South of Rome. Beirut was called the Paris then the Switzerland of the Middle East, and the shining example of multiculturalism, till it became a satellite of theocratic Iran. What went wrong? How did these capitals disintegrate and became extremist in their positions, with an irreconcilable breed of nationalism, populism and religious ideology that have no bearing on the true social or economic welfare of their own citizens?

The ongoing social revolution in Rojava, within the Kurdish Territories in Northern Syria, is providing inspiration for activists and libertarian socialists around the world. While having to pursue the revolution and self-determination amidst the ongoing war with ISIS and the Assad regime, as well as suffering attacks from Turkey, the Ocalan movement is putting into practice real democratic alternatives to the system, based on gender equality and a respect for ecology. Catalan libertarian activist Saura travelled to the Kurdish territories to observe the unfolding revolution, Indymedia's Ray Grenfell caught up with her to hear about her experiences.

1-”La Crimea è russa da sempre “ Putin lancia sfida all'occidente. Il leader del Cremlino accusa l'Europa di aver superato in ucraina la linea rossa. ..2-Diritti umani: la corte di Strasburgo condanna ..la turchia per la detenzione del leader curdo Ocalan. ..3-Le vecchie centrali nucleari sono una minaccia per l'Europa. In Francia blitz di Greeapeace nel sito ..di Fessenheim. ..4-Diritti dei consumatori: l'Europarlamento approva il pacchetto tlc. Tra un anno non si pagherà più il roaming. 5-Terre agricole: ritorno sul progettto di Slow Food “ 10 mila orti in Africa”.

1-”La Crimea è russa da sempre “ Putin lancia sfida all'occidente. Il leader del Cremlino accusa l'Europa di aver superato in ucraina la linea rossa. ..2-Diritti umani: la corte di Strasburgo condanna ..la turchia per la detenzione del leader curdo Ocalan. ..3-Le vecchie centrali nucleari sono una minaccia per l'Europa. In Francia blitz di Greeapeace nel sito ..di Fessenheim. ..4-Diritti dei consumatori: l'Europarlamento approva il pacchetto tlc. Tra un anno non si pagherà più il roaming. 5-Terre agricole: ritorno sul progettto di Slow Food “ 10 mila orti in Africa”.

1-”La Crimea è russa da sempre “ Putin lancia sfida all'occidente. Il leader del Cremlino accusa l'Europa di aver superato in ucraina la linea rossa. ..2-Diritti umani: la corte di Strasburgo condanna ..la turchia per la detenzione del leader curdo Ocalan. ..3-Le vecchie centrali nucleari sono una minaccia per l'Europa. In Francia blitz di Greeapeace nel sito ..di Fessenheim. ..4-Diritti dei consumatori: l'Europarlamento approva il pacchetto tlc. Tra un anno non si pagherà più il roaming. 5-Terre agricole: ritorno sul progettto di Slow Food “ 10 mila orti in Africa”.