Cebar Yawer KRG head of Kurdish Special forces stated that we have right to defend ourselves against attacks

Cebar Yawer the head of the Ministry of Kurdish Special Force (Peshmerge) participated in one of Newroz TV talk show in which he claimed they have right to defend their territories one they are attacked.
“Any bombardment and shelling of our region are illegal and lawful. This is also against international laws and violates treaties between Iraq and her neighbour countries; it also of violating of human rights,” Mr Yawer stated.
“This is abusive against our country, Kurdistan regional and Iraqi government haven’t given permission to those countries to target Kurdistan region and Iraq and we are not in war with those countries,” Yawer added.
Ministry of Peshmerge in his speech stated that they will respect the international laws and said the following:
Kurdish government is committed to the International laws to protect its borders and not let them to be targeted by the neighbouring countries. But if there is war within the borders of these countries, for example if there is a clash in Culemerg, this is not related to us and this can not be an excuse that Turkish warplane targeting Kurdish villages; because these villages haven’t any connection with conflicts.
Mr Yawer displayed concern over collaboration between Turkey and Iran against the Kurdish freedom movement.
“Kurdistan government does not want to be part of this fight, we don't have any agreement between those countries and as it means we don't support those countries; we also neither support PKK nor PJAK,” he said.
“We are independent, in many occasions we said that, this conflict will not solve through bullet, bombardment and shelling; because it is a political issue, it must be resolved through dialogues. Kurdistan government is ready to support a peaceful solution through dialogue,” Mr Yawer added.
In the end the head of Peshmerge Ministry stated, we are against violence and we condemn it. If there is a target on our villages and cities our forces will defend.

source: http://www.rojhelat.info/english/component/content/article/1512-yawer-we-have-right-to-defend-our-regional-government-against-attacks

Innocent Kurdish Civilians targeted by Iranian and Turkish military attacks

Turkish and Iranian colonial states have invaded Kurdistan from both sides targeting civilian people and destroying the natural environments of Kurdistan.
Within the latest Turkish air raids of South Kurdistan, tens of villages have been targeted by Turkish warplanes.
Turkish and Iranian government claim to be advocating Islamic principles but the Turkish warplanes targeted mosques and other wholly places in the raids.
A sizeable numbers of house are also destroyed and the local people are driven out of their dwellings.
The chief of staff of Turkish army stated that they have launched 228 offensives; 60 air raids and 169 artillery shelling.

source: http://www.rojhelat.info/english/component/content/article/1510-civilians-targeted-by-iranian-and-turkish-offensives

Turkish warplanes keep bombing South Kurdistan

According to the latest news the Turkish warplanes have once more time began to bomb Qendil Mountains in the Kurdish Federal Region.

The warplanes have been bombing Qendil Mountains since 9.20 am. In particular Kozine village is reported to have been hit.

According to Firat News Agency the Turkish army is in alert state, and all permissions issued to soldiers have been cancelled. In the meantime the EU’s Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) has strongly condemned the bombardment which has been going on since Wednesday afternoon.
The warplanes set off from Amed (Diyarbakir) that was followed by a heavy movement of soldiers in the area. It is reported that the reason for the bombardment is the killing of 11 soldiers in Hakkari on Wednesday.
"These actions, which only are a hostile, follow up on a number of previous military interventions directed at the Kurds and the PKK strikes a blow against peaceful attempts to help solve the Kurdish problem in Turkey and constitutes a disaster for those seeking the best interests of all of Turkey’s citizens,” EUTCC said.

source: http://www.rojhelat.info/english/component/content/article/1508-turkish-warplanes-keep-bombing-south-kurdistan

Iranian government court sentences US hikers to 8 years in prison

 Iran on Saturday sentenced two US hikers detained on espionage charges to eight years in prison, state television reported.
Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer were charged with illegal entry and spying. They were given five years for the spying charge and three more for the illegal entry.
They, and a third person Sarah Shourd, were arrested in July 2009 when they were hiking in the Iraqi Kurdish region near Iran.
Shourd was released last year for medical reasons and left Iran. All three had denied the charges against them.

source: http://www.freedomessenger.com/archives/32199

Kurdish Artist Mr. Jamal amini was sentenced to 3 years in prison by the Iranian government

Kurdish Artist Mr. Jamal amini was sentenced to3 years in prison by the Iranian government

Mr. Jamal amini Kurdish artist was sentenced to 3 years in jail by the Islamic revolutionary guard court in Kurdish city of saqez in East Kurdistan. Mr. Amini’s lawyer, Mr. vafa hossini announced that Mr. jamal Amini was sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of working and promoting Iranian governments opposition groups.

Mr. Amini was captured 3 years ago and was let go on bounds, and he is serving his time in central jail of Kurdish city of saqez.

source: http://www.hra-news.net/00/9353-1.html (Persian)

translation : Aram-rk.blogspot.com

Aysel Tuğluk reponded to prime minister erdogan's comments and said : This is not the road to peace

co-chair and Van MP Aysel Tuğluk has responded to the Prime Minister remarks. Speaking about recent clashes and losses suffered by the army Erdoğan had said that "the cost of this will be heavy for them". The Prime Minister avoided saying that in fact military operations have increased and become heavier in the past few weeks, despite the call for peace from the Kurdish side and the despite the fact that the PKK is still in an active defense position.

Deliberately ignoring this the Prime Minister also hit out at the BDP and DTK saying that "those who fail to distance themselves from the separatist terrorist organization in this country are also abetting this crime. They are also doomed to pay the price for that".

Going back to the usual threatening war language Erdoğan said that "We are maintaining our patience because of our respect for Ramadan. But, everyone should know that the beginning of peace will be more different after this month of peace and solidarity".

Aysel Tuğluk remarked that "both the DTK and BDP have won consensus among the people and the Prime Minister has to accept this".

The Van deputy also added that "there are two roads which can be pursued if one wants to deal with the Kurdish question: you can chose to take the road to solve the Kurdish question through dialogue and so recognizing the existence and rights of the Kurdish people and find ways in which two people can live together enjoying the same rights, or you can chose to ignore the Kurds and continue on the path of one state, one people, one language, one flag. In doing so, you simply continue on the path taken in the '90s which is a path of war and sorrow". Tuğluk added that "listening to Prime Minister Erdoğan'words, it appears clear that the AKP has decided not to chose the first path, the path towards peace".

source: http://en.firatnews.com/index.php?rupel=article&nuceID=2872

Kurdish poet at critical condition in Mashhad prison

MASHHAD, Iran, -- Kurdish writer and poet, Ali Reza Sipahi who was arrested for his affiliation with one of the Kurdish political groups has been transferred to Intelligence Service’s prison in Mashhad, Kurdpa News reports.
Despite that Mr Sipahi is suffering from diabetes he was subjected to heavy tortures and he is reported to be at a critical condition.
Although Mr Sipahi’s family has requested the Intelligence Service information about health condition of their son, the officials have avoided any response.
Ali Reza Sipahi is a Kurdish writer and poet from Xorasan and has been busy with searching about the poetries and the literature of the Kurds in Xorasan.
source: http://www.rojhelat.info/english/middle-east/1501-kurdish-poet-at-critical-condition-in-mashhad-prison