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Welcome to cryfreedom.net, formerly known as Womens Liberation Front.  A website that hopes to draw and keeps your attention for  both the global 21th. century 3rd. feminist revolution as well as especially for the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi uprising in Iran and the struggles of our sisters in other parts of the Middle East. This online magazine that started December 2019 will be published every 2 days. Thank you for your time and interest. 
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Medyanews - April 4, 2025
<<Turkey seeks to block arrested opposition İstanbul mayor’s social media
Turkish government-affiliated lawyers have moved to block the social media account of Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul's dismissed mayor who was arrested on corruption charges after his university degree was revoked. The opposition sees the case as politically motivated ahead of crucial elections. Turkish government-affiliated lawyers have requested, on Monday, to block the social media account of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the dismissed mayor of İstanbul, who was arrested last week on corruption charges, a move that opposition figures say is part of an ongoing political crackdown.
İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure, was detained in a dawn raid a day after İstanbul University revoked his business degree. Prosecutors accused him of corruption, while also citing suspicions of “terror organisation membership”, though a court ruled that there was insufficient evidence for the latter charge. He was subsequently removed from office, and his deputy, Nuri Aslan, was appointed in his place. Following his arrest, Justice and Development Party (AKP)-affiliated lawyer Mücahit Birinci publicly called on Turkish courts to block İmamoğlu’s X (formerly Twitter) account, claiming his online activity encouraged boycotts that could harm the country’s economy. Burak Bekiroğlu, a lawyer associated with the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), supported the request, alleging that İmamoğlu had instructed third parties to use his account from prison to spread misinformation and pressure the judiciary. A legal filing was submitted to an İstanbul court seeking to restrict access to the account. İmamoğlu’s arrest has sparked criticism from opposition parties, who argue the charges are politically motivated, particularly with local elections approaching. The case has drawn international attention, with rights groups expressing concerns over Turkey’s increasing suppression of dissent. Ankara has yet to comment officially on the request to block his social media account.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/turkey-seeks-to-block-arrested-opposition-istanbul-mayors-social-media/


Ane Brun
Medyanews - April 1, 2025
<<Norwegian singer cancels İstanbul concert amid boycott calls
Norwegian singer Ane Brun has cancelled her İstanbul concert, citing, “This is not the right time.” The cancellation follows growing calls to boycott DBL Entertainment, whose owner, Abdülkadir Özkan, made controversial remarks regarding protests over the recent arrest of opposition figures in Turkey. Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun announced on Tuesday that she has cancelled her İstanbul concert scheduled for October, citing the current political climate in Turkey. The decision follows growing calls on social media for artists to boycott DBL Entertainment, the event’s organiser, over its owner’s comments about recent protests. Brun confirmed the cancellation in a statement posted on Instagram, saying, “I was so looking forward to playing for you, my Turkish fans, but unfortunately, this is not the right time.” She expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from Turkish audiences over the years and said she hoped to return in the future. The boycott campaign against DBL Entertainment, a subsidiary of Dolmabahçe AŞ, intensified after its owner, Abdülkadir Özkan, labelled recent protests as “treason”. The protests erupted following the arrest of 51 opposition figures, including İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, triggering nationwide demonstrations and mass detentions, including over 300 university students. The campaign has led to calls for international artists, including British rock band Muse and comedian Trevor Noah, to cancel their performances in Turkey. Social media users urged artists to show solidarity by refusing to work with DBL Entertainment. Reports suggest that Noah’s Istanbul show has already been cancelled, though no official reason has been given. Turkish singer Kalben joined the boycott appeal, addressing Muse directly on X: “I have been listening to your music for more than 20 years and you have inspired my music, my life in so many ways. I, all my friends and people I have worked with throughout my career, are unable to attend your concert in Istanbul because the organiser is on the boycott list of the pro-democracy movement. Please make a move in the direction of support and solidarity.” While Brun did not explicitly mention the boycott in her statement, her decision aligns with the growing international backlash against DBL Entertainment. It remains unclear whether other artists will follow suit as pressure mounts on performers scheduled to appear in Turkey.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/norwegian-singer-cancels-istanbul-concert-amid-boycott-calls/


visiting martyrs’ graveyards on first day of Eid
Medyanews - March 31, 2025
Residents of North and East Syria visit martyrs’ graveyards on first day of Eid
On the first day of Eid, people across North and East visited martyrs' cemeteries to pay tribute to the thousands who have died defending the people against ISIS, as well as civilians killed in ongoing Turkish military attacks on the region. Candles were lit as families and friends gathered around the graves of their loved ones. Muslim families across North and East Syria (Rojava) visited the graves of their loved ones on Sunday evening to mark Eid al-Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadan, honouring 13,000 civilians and freedom fighters killed in attacks by Turkish forces and extremist factions, including the Islamic State (ISIS), since the onset of the Rojava Revolution in 2012. Ceremonies were held in 21 cemeteries across (Derik) Dêrik, Al-Qahtaniyah (Tirbespîyê), Qamishli (Qamişlo), al-Hasakah (Hesekê), Şedadê, Dirbêsiyê, Amude (Amûdê), Til Temir, Raqqa (Reqa), Deir Ez-Zor (Dêrazor), Kobani (Kobanê), and Tabqa (Tebqa), with the lighting of candles in green, red and yellow, representing the regional flag. Lighted candles placed on the graves of martyrs across North and East Syria on the night of Eid. Families congregated again the following morning, sharing memories, readings and prayers at the graveside. In one speech, a speaker sent his greetings to imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. “This Eid will be the Eid of freedom and democracy,” the speaker said, echoing Öcalan’s peace call of 27 February. The cemeteries were also visited by local security forces, who were offered delicacies by the families of the martyrs. A minute’s silence was observed in honour of the dead. While Turkish attacks on the region continue to push up the death toll, and civilians and local security forces are targeted and killed on a daily basis. Citizens in Qamishli observing Eid also visited the grave of reknowned Kurdish actor Bavê Teyar and two Kurdish journalists, Nazim Daştan and Cîhan Bilgin, who were killed by Turkish drone strikes in northern Syria late last year. The visiting of the martyrs’ graveyards in North and East Syria holds great meaning for the community. It serves as a way to honour and remember those who lost their lives in the war against ISIS, and in the ongoing defence against Turkish military attacks and assaults by its affiliated Syrian National Army (SNA). The visits are also a way of sharing grief and valuing the sacrifices made in defence of the revolution. Young people from Kurdish regions in Syria, Iraq, Turkey and Iran, are buried alongside internationalists from countries around the world who joined the freedom fight in northern Syria over the past 13 years, demonstrating the international spirit of the Rojava Revolution and the great cost at which the revolution has been protected. People in other main cities in Syria, such as Aleppo and Damascus, also paid visits to graveyards on the first day of Eid.>
Source: https://medyanews.net/residents-of-north-and-east-syria-visit-martyrs-graveyards-on-first-day-of-eid/


Medyanews - March 31, 2025
<<Syria: Militias linked to Alawite massacres redeployed to Kurdish-majority city
Armed groups accused of massacring Alawites in Syria have been redeployed to Ras al-Ayn (Serêkaniyê), a Kurdish-majority city under Turkish control, sparking fears of further violence. The move follows protests in Turkey condemning the killings. Armed groups accused of killing Alawite communities in Syria have been redeployed to Ras al-Ayn (Serêkaniyê), a Kurdish-majority city in northern Syria, according to local sources. The city has been under Turkish control since 2019, following a military operation against Kurdish forces. The militias, reportedly part of the Syrian National Army (SNA), a Turkish-backed coalition, were involved in sectarian violence against Alawites in Syria’s coastal regions from early March onwards. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that 1,476 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed in these massacres by 13 March, with the deadliest attacks in Latakia, Tartous and Hama provinces. Most of the violations were committed by SNA factions, according to Fadel Abdul Ghany, founder of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, who noted that many killings targeted disarmed civilians, potentially constituting war crimes. Thousands protest on 15 March in Cologne, Germany, against the massacres of members of the Alawite minority in Syria. The attacks prompted protests in Turkey’s Hatay and Adana provinces, where Alawite groups accused the Turkish government of supporting the perpetrators. The Democratic Alevi Federation and the Democratic Alevi Women’s Union issued a joint statement condemning the violence as genocide, naming the SNA and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as key actors. Local reports indicate the redeployment aims to reinforce Turkey’s military presence in Ras al-Ayn, amid ongoing tensions with Kurdish groups. The move has heightened fears among residents of potential new attacks, given the militias’ recent history of targeting minorities. Human rights organisations, along with Alawite and Kurdish communities in Turkey and Syria, have called for international intervention to prevent further violence.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/syria-militias-linked-to-alawite-massacres-redeployed-to-kurdish-majority-city/


Medyanews - March 31, 2025
<<Dozens of journalists spend Eid in prison as Turkey tightens media crackdown
At least 42 journalists, including 10 women, are spending Eid behind bars, imprisoned in Turkey. Press freedom organisations report increasing repression, with journalists targeted for covering political events and protests. At least 42 journalists, including 10 women, remain behind bars in Turkey as the country continues its crackdown on the press, according to figures from the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) and the Mezopotamya Women Journalists Association (MKG). The arrests follow an escalation in pressure on journalists covering protests and political events. Between 19 and 23 March, police raided the homes of 13 journalists, detaining 12 at the station, seven of whom were remanded in custody. The arrests targeted those reporting on protests against the government’s crackdown on İstanbul Municipality and its arrest of the city’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, along with hundreds of municipal officials. Although the detained journalists were released after appeals by lawyers, the arrests reflect a broader pattern of repression. MKG chair Roza Metina condemned the increasing pressure on journalists, particularly Kurdish journalists. She highlighted the case of Öznur Değer, a journalist from all-female Kurdish news agency JINNEWS, who was arrested following a raid on her home on 7 February and is due to appear in court on 22 May. “The government wants journalists to retreat, to stop reporting freely. But our best response is to continue our work—to keep writing and filming,” Metina said. She called for greater solidarity among journalists and warned that repression, once targeting mainly Kurdish journalists, is now affecting a wider spectrum of the press. Metina also noted that 10 female journalists remain imprisoned, many for reporting on corruption and human rights abuses. She urged media professionals to stand together against government oppression, saying that a key demand is still “freedom for all imprisoned journalists”.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/dozens-of-journalists-spend-eid-in-prison-as-turkey-tightens-media-crackdown/

Medyanews - March 31, 2025
<<Syrian groups oppose new cabinet over lack of diversity
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), alongside various political groups, and protesters in Druze-dominated Suwayda, have condemned the new Syrian cabinet for excluding the country’s diverse communities, rejecting its authority and calling for a decentralised, inclusive democracy. The Kurdish-led North and East Syria Democratic Autonomous Administration (AANES) has opposed the new 22-member cabinet announced by Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on 29 March. The AANES, governing a region with significant Kurdish, Arab and other minority populations, said that the cabinet fails to represent Syria’s multi-ethnic society. This view is shared by the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), the Democratic Union Party (PYD), the Future Syria Party (FSP) and residents of Suwayda, a Druze-majority city in southern Syria.
The new cabinet, formed four months after Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power on 8 December, includes only one woman, Hind Kabawat, and no representatives from the Kurdish community. This omission persists despite an agreement on 10 March to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the national framework. The AANES argued that this exclusion mirrors policies from past regimes, which fuelled a 14-year civil war, and declared it will not follow the cabinet’s decisions. Other groups echoed this stance. The SDC highlighted the cabinet’s failure to include women and other societal segments adequately, rendering it unable to address Syria’s challenges. The PYD rejected it entirely, calling it unrepresentative of the country’s ethnic and political diversity. The FSP also objected, noting the lack of broad political inclusion. Hundreds protested in Druze-majority Suwayda, demanding a decentralised system reflecting local demands and the principles of Syria’s revolution. North and East Syria, often called Rojava by its residents, has managed local affairs independently through the AANES since 2014. It joined the SDC and the Suwayda protesters in calling for a decentralised democracy where Kurds, Arabs, Alawites, Druze and Christians have equal representation. “No government that ignores Syria’s diverse voices can govern effectively,” the AANES stated. The United Nations and the United States are observing this transition, with the US tying sanctions relief to reforms that include diverse governance.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/syrian-groups-oppose-new-cabinet-over-lack-of-diversity/

Medyanews - March 29, 2025
<<HTS seeks legitimacy but retains authoritarian rule, says new RIC report
A report by the Rojava Information Center, published on 28 March, details how Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has sought to present itself as a legitimate ruling authority in Syria following Bashar al-Assad’s fall. However, the report highlights that HTS’ governance remains deeply authoritarian, raising concerns over its commitment to political reform. A report by the Rojava Information Center, published on 28 March, details how Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former jihadist militant group, has assumed control of Syria through its newly formed Syrian Caretaker Government (SCG) following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on 8 December 2024. While HTS seeks to present itself as a legitimate governing body, the report highlights that its rule remains deeply authoritarian. The report provides a detailed chronicle of how HTS, originally a Salafi-jihadist militant organisation rooted in Idlib, evolved into the de facto governing authority of Syria after a dramatic military and political transition. It documents the group’s transformation from an armed insurgency into an institution that now administers the Syrian state through a caretaker government, while maintaining many of its authoritarian practices and jihadist underpinnings. In late 2024, HTS spearheaded a swift military offensive—codenamed “Deterrence of Aggression”—against Bashar al-Assad’s government and the Syrian Arab Army. Within just 11 days, this campaign led to the rapid collapse of the old regime, culminating in Assad’s departure on 8 December. In the aftermath, HTS seized control and rebranded its leadership, with its longtime jihadist commander Abu Mohammad al-Julani unveiling his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa. This rebranding was not simply cosmetic; it signified the group’s strategic shift from being known solely as a militant outfit to taking on political responsibilities as the head of an interim authority—the SCG. The report explains that despite the ostensible promise of a democratic and inclusive transition, HTS has concentrated power in a manner reminiscent of its previous rule in Idlib. Even as official statements stress unity and stability, HTS has continued to rely on centralised control, suppress dissent and maintain a tight grip on both military and civil institutions. Under its previous rule in Idlib, the group was known for arbitrary detentions, torture and summary executions, along with religious discrimination and gender-based violence. The same patterns, the report argues, are now emerging in the new governmental structure, where key positions are filled almost exclusively by long-time HTS affiliates.
The evolution of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
A significant portion of the analysis is dedicated to exploring HTS’ ideological evolution. Originally part of the global jihadist movement and affiliated with al-Qaeda, HTS rebranded itself in 2017 as Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, later consolidating under the HTS name. The shift was marked by a move toward “political jihadism”—a strategy that allowed HTS to present itself as a moderate, pragmatic alternative capable of governing, while still upholding core jihadist principles. This rebranding was partly aimed at winning over opposition groups in Syria and gaining legitimacy on the international stage, even as it continued to expel more extreme elements from its leadership. However, the report makes clear that such changes have been superficial; many of the same hardline figures and practices persist even as HTS has taken on state-like responsibilities. The report details the structural transformation within HTS over the years. In Idlib, HTS had already consolidated its power by forcefully removing rival factions and establishing a parallel state apparatus—the Syrian Salvation Government (SSG). Through a process of institutional capture, HTS not only controlled the military and security services but also set up civil institutions designed to administer the region’s 4.5 million residents. With the fall of Assad, these structures became the blueprint for the SCG in Damascus. Nearly all key positions in the new government are held by individuals with close ties to HTS, and the transition process has largely been a continuation of the power dynamics established in Idlib. Another important dimension discussed in the report is the role of external actors, most notably Turkey. The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA), historically involved in the conflict and linked to various jihadist and Free Syrian Army factions, played a dual role. On one hand, it participated in the offensive against Assad’s forces; on the other, its own internal history of human rights abuses and alliance with extremist elements complicated the broader picture of Syrian state-building. In the wake of Assad’s fall, Turkey has exerted pressure on groups like the SNA to integrate under the unified military umbrella led by HTS. This move, the report notes, further consolidates HTS’ hold over the armed factions and reinforces its centrality in Syria’s new political order. The report provides a thorough account of how power is being restructured within the SCG. In a series of strategic meetings—culminating in what was termed a “Victory Conference”—HTS’ leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was formally announced as the interim president of Syria. This event was used to legitimise the transition by dissolving previous institutions like the 2012 constitution and establishing a new framework that, in practice, cements HTS’ authority. Although the government has introduced the idea of forming a temporary legislative council and holding limited elections, these measures are described as largely symbolic. The elections are highly controlled, with a pre-selected pool of candidates and restricted participation that ensures the continuity of HTS’ elite rule. Women and many minority groups are excluded from these processes, mirroring the exclusive practices seen under both the old Assad regime and during HTS’ rule in Idlib. A key criticism raised in the report is that the ostensible transitional period is, in reality, a mechanism for HTS to entrench its power further. The report notes that even though there is talk of a “transition” toward a more democratic and inclusive state, the new government is in effect an extension of the same authoritarian regime that has governed Idlib for years. HTS’ approach to governance—marked by centralised decision-making, limited public participation, and the use of coercion to suppress dissent—is likely to have long-lasting implications for Syria’s political future. In detailing the administrative makeup of the SCG, the report lists the ministers and key officials who hold sway in the new regime. These appointments include figures with deep roots in the jihadist movement, such as the current foreign minister, intelligence chief, and defence minister, all of whom have served with HTS for years. The report also highlights instances of nepotism and the exclusion of potential reformist voices. For example, the replacement of the health minister with the brother of the new leader has sparked accusations of favouritism reminiscent of the corruption endemic to the Assad era. Furthermore, the report outlines how HTS has manoeuvred to integrate disparate armed groups under its control, dissolving former opposition bodies like the Syrian National Coalition and orchestrating the absorption of various rebel factions into a unified military structure. Meetings between HTS and commanders from groups such as Ahrar al-Sham and al-Jabhah al-Shamiyah were convened with the explicit aim of dissolving these organisations and integrating them into the state military. This consolidation effort not only neutralises potential sources of dissent but also strengthens HTS’s monopoly over Syria’s military apparatus.>>
Source:https://medyanews.net/hts-seeks-legitimacy-but-retains-authoritarian-rule-says-new-ric-report/


Mahrang Baloch
Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 29, 2025
<<Mahrang Baloch’s health condition deteriorating in prison
Dr. Mahrang Baloch’s condition “worsened last night. We have repeatedly requested that jail authorities allow a doctor to examine her, but no medical specialist has been permitted to visit,” her sister Nadia Baloch said on Friday.
News Center- Sister of Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a women’s human rights defender, Nadia Baloch announced in a social media post on Friday that she visited her sister in prison. “My mother and I visited the jail to see my sister, Dr. Mahrang Baloch today. We were forced to wait for eight hours and were then only allowed to speak with her over the telephone, separated by a thick glass wall,” she wrote in the post. “The jail staff is undergoing a complete overhaul, with new personnel being brought in. The jail superintendent has already been transferred, and other officials are reportedly next in line. According to the jail staff, the prison is under strict control of intelligence agencies, with surveillance cameras installed throughout. A separate room is being prepared for meetings, equipped with cameras, microphones, and other monitoring devices.”
‘We are still being denied in-person visits’
Despite the High Court’s directive allowing them to meet Mahrang Baloch, “we are still being denied in-person visits. Her rights as a prisoner are being blatantly violated,” her sister said in the post on social media account X. Nadia Baloch also gave information about Dr. Mahrang Baloch’s health condition in prison. “Mahrang has fallen severely ill due to food poisoning and has been sick for the past three days. Her condition worsened last night. We have repeatedly requested that jail authorities allow a doctor to examine her, but no medical specialist has been permitted to visit. Yesterday, a junior doctor conducted a brief check-up, which was entirely inadequate. Beebow informed me that Mahrang was unwell throughout the night.”
‘We strongly believe something is seriously wrong with her health’
In the post, the family of Dr.Mahrang Baloch demanded that an independent medical board of experienced doctors be allowed to “examine her immediately. She appears extremely weak and fragile, and we strongly believe something is seriously wrong with her health.” Nadia Baloch called on civil society, the media, and the legal community to” take immediate action, ensuring that court orders are enforced and that my sister receives the urgent medical care and justice she deserves.” On March 22, 2025, the Balochistan Unity Committee (Balochistan Yakjehti Committee, BYC) called for a sit-in and a general strike in the province to protest the killing of civilians. However, Pakistani police attacked the protesters while participating in the peaceful sit-in protest in Quetta, Balochistan, arresting Dr. Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch woman human rights defender, and 16 other protesters.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/mahrang-baloch-s-health-condition-deteriorating-in-prison-36800


Şerîn Oso
Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 29, 2025 - by RONÎDA HACÎ
<<‘We must support the historic call by achieving Kurdish national unity’
“There are no internal obstacles to achieving Kurdish national unity,” said Şerîn Oso, member of the PYD Women’s Council. “We will respond to this historic call by achieving Kurdish national unity.”
Hasakah- Since the fall of the Baathist regime, Syria has been experiencing a new political process. In Syria, where political and military balances have changed, the necessity for a Kurdish national unity has once again become apparent. In an interview with NuJINHA, Şerin Oso, member of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) Women’s Council, commented on the importance of Kurdish national unity.
‘The obstacle to unity is external intervention’
“A great revolution took place in North and East Syria amidst the turmoil and war,” said Şerîn Oso. “Important steps were taken during the revolution. One of the most important steps was the gains achieved under the leadership of women. Since the beginning of the revolution, the Kurds have needed unity. There are no internal obstacles, except external interventions, to achieving Kurdish national unity. In particular, the Turkish state is the biggest obstacle to this process.”
‘There is an attempt to keep away the Kurds from the process’
Şêrîn Oso emphasized the importance of the Kurdish presence in the recent developments in Syria and said, “The Kurdish people play an important role in the recent developments in Syria. We can say that the Kurds determine the fate of the Syrian people. During the revolution in Rojava, Kurdish women and men achieved successes. There is an attempt to keep away the Kurds from the current process because it is known that political powers will fail if the Kurds become stronger. Therefore, the aim is to prevent the Kurds from uniting.”
‘All Kurdish political parties must unite’
Şerîn Oso called on all Kurdish political parties in Syria to unite because “The current process needs the unity of the Kurds. As the PYD, we are a Kurdish party and the most important thing for us is the interests of the people.” Şerîn Oso thinks that holding the national congress of Kurdish political parties and movements in Rojava will strengthen the Kurds' position in Damascus in the future. “As the Kurdish people, we must support the call of leader Apo (Abdullah Öcalan) and build our unity. We will respond to this historic call by achieving Kurdish national unity. We call on all Kurdish political parties to support the call.”>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/we-must-support-the-historic-call-by-achieving-kurdish-national-unity-36798?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 29, 2025
ISHR: No concessions to rulers without improving the human rights situation in Syria
In a statement on Friday, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) warned of increasing violence, vigilante justice and progressive Islamization of Syria.
News Center-The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), a human rights organization based in Germany, issued a statement on Friday, warning of increasing violence, vigilante justice and progressive Islamization of Syria. “The German government shouldn’t react guilelessly to promises made by jihadists. Where Alawites, Kurds, Christians, Druze, and students have been systematically murdered, further massacres are imminent,” the statement said. “The new Syrian rulers are pushing ahead with the Islamization of the country,” said Valerio Krüger, Spokesperson for the ISHR's Executive Board. “Crosses are being destroyed on Christian graves, mosques are being built on university campuses, eating and smoking during the fasting hours of Ramadan is forbidden for everyone, women are being told to cover themselves, boys and girls are being taught separately in schools and have to sit separately on public transport.”
Vigilante justice instead of transitional justice
The Frankfurt-based human rights organization explained that freedom of expression and freedom of religion are still officially guaranteed in Syria. The new rulers of the HTS are a terrorist group that was initially linked to the terrorist militia IS and then to Al Qaeda under the name Al Nusra, the organization emphasized in the statement. “The Salafist jihadists were striving for an Islamist state with Sharia as the source of its laws. Instead of the often-proclaimed transitional justice system, which was supposed to punish crimes against humanity, arbitrariness, vigilante justice, and a justice system of revenge currently prevail.” In the statement, the human rights organizations called on the new German government not to lose sight of the situation in Syria, to avoid premature financial concessions, and to measure the new Syrian rulers in terms of respect for human rights.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/ishr-no-concessions-to-rulers-without-improving-the-human-rights-situation-in-syria-36797?page=1


Free Press
Medyanews - March 28, 2025
<<Turkish broadcasting council silences dissenting voices: RTÜK imposes record penalties on opposition channels
The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) - commonly referred to as the Turkish Broadcasting Council - has imposed unusually harsh penalties on several opposition news channels for their coverage of the protests that erupted following the recent arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed a series of severe punishments on several opposition news channels for their live coverage of the protests that erupted following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. RTÜK member İlhan Taşcı, representing the Republican People’s Party (CHP), announced the decisions on social media, describing them as “the heaviest sanctions in the council’s history”. The channels sanctioned include SZC TV, Halk TV, Tele 1 and Now TV. They are accused of “inciting public hatred and hostility” through their broadcasts, which covered both the initial arrests and the subsequent rallies organised by CHP leader Özgür Özel. The sanctions range from multiple programme suspensions to temporary broadcasting bans and substantial administrative fines. Cafer Mahiroğlu, the owner of Halk TV, which was subjected to five programme suspensions and fined five percent of its revenue, issued a statement on his X account expressing strong criticism of the decision. Mahiroğlu further asserted that this substantial penalty marks the final step before the revocation of the broadcasting licence, thereby indicating the potential closure of the channel. RTÜK is Turkey’s main regulatory body for radio and television broadcasting, established to ensure compliance with national broadcasting laws. It has considerable powers to impose fines, suspend broadcasts or even revoke licences. In theory, RTÜK’s mandate is to promote ethical and legal broadcasting. However, many local journalists have accused it of increasingly using these powers to silence critical media – particularly those seen as opposed to the current government. RTÜK’s most recent interventions have focused on the coverage of the protests that followed the detention of İmamoğlu. Supporters of the mayor convened in major cities to denounce what they perceive as politically motivated charges. Multiple channels provided uninterrupted live coverage of these rallies, which featured addresses by figures representing the opposition, including the leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel. The recently imposed sanctions by RTÜK have been characterised as “the most stringent in its history” by İlhan Taşcı, a member of the opposition who also serves on the RTÜK. The sanctions imposed include: SZC TV: A 10-day broadcast suspension and an administrative fine of 3% of its monthly advertising revenue, citing remarks allegedly encouraging public hostility. Halk TV: Has been fined 5% of its advertising revenue, has been compelled to suspend five programmes, and has been subjected to an additional 3% fine for commentary deemed insulting to government officials. Tele 1: Has also been fined 5% of its advertising revenue and required to suspend five programmes for its coverage of protests; it received an additional 3% fine over remarks targeting RTÜK’s leadership. Now TV: It was penalised with a 2% fine for suggesting on air that legal actions against İmamoğlu may be politically driven.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/turkish-broadcasting-council-silences-dissenting-voices-rtuk-imposes-record-penalties-on-opposition-channels/

Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 26, 2025- By NUCAN ARAS
Perwin Yusuf calls on Syrian women to organize ‘National Women's Conference’ together
“As Syrian women, we must unite under the same umbrella,” said Perwin Yusuf, Co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), calling on Syrian women to organize a “National Women’s Conference” together.
Hasakah- Since the revolution that took place on July 19, 2012 in northeastern Syria, women have broken new grounds in all facets of life. The women leading the revolution in Rojava have ensured and secured the resistance and gains of Kurdish women all over the world. Since jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Syria following the fall of the Baathist regime on December 8, 2024, it has signed many decisions in a short time, ignoring the rights of many ethnic and religious groups living in Syria and maintaining the monist mentality of the Baathist regime in Syria.
On March 23, 2025, the 1st Kurdish Women’s Conference in Rojava was held at Azadi Garden Hall in the city Qamishlo with the motto, “Achieving Kurdish national unity under the leadership of Kurdish women”. The conference was attended by about 300 delegates consisting of women politicians, intellectuals, writers, artists, journalists, representatives of women's organizations and movements, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), Women's Defense Units (YPJ) Commanders and women from Aleppo and Damascus. At the conference, women discussed the current political developments in Syria, the effects of the new process on women and oppression and attacks on women. The women also expressed their demands, suggestions and opinions for the future. “The conference gave great excitement and hope to women,” said Perwin Yusuf, Co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD).
‘We must crown our gains with success’
Following the fall of the Assad regime, a new process started in Syria, Perwin Yusuf told NuJINHA. “The changes in the constitution and decisions taken by the interim government have had a serious impact on women and driven women to despair. Since the start of the new process, they (government) aim to weaken women's will and create fear and hopelessness among them. This conference was an important conference to overcome the challenges faced by women. The aim of the conference was to respond to the hopes of women living in Syria by developing our own legal rights, principles with a common spirit of unity led by the women's revolution. As all Syrian women, we must unite and take responsibility in order to guarantee and protect all our constitutional rights.”
‘The women’s revolution in Rojava can also lead to a Syrian women's revolution’
Perwin Yusuf emphasized that the interim constitution in Syria could never fulfill the demands and hopes of women.
“The revolutionary changes and transformations led by women will not remain in the shadow of these laws, but will strengthen more. The women’s revolution in Rojava will continue to bring hope and light to women living in Sweida, Hama, Homs and coastal cities. Syrian women have witnessed how women in North and East Syria have played a leading role in all facets of life, including politics, economy, military and education. The women’s revolution in Rojava can also lead to a Syrian women’s revolution. The experience, knowledge and changes in Rojava Kurdistan will spread across Syria and contribute to the changes and developments in the new Syria.”
‘Syrian women must unite under the same umbrella’
Perwin Yusuf talked about the 1st Women’s Conference in Rojava and called on Syrian women to organize a “National Women’s Conference” together. “As Syrian women, we must unite under the same umbrella. We can rebuild a democratic, decentralized Syria together. We must build a free society dreamed by our society and our martyrs. With our organized will and struggle, we must ensure that all identities, especially the Kurdish people are represented freely with their culture, language and existence in Syria.”
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