Freedom of Kurdistan more important than Freedom of Ocalan

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Freedom of Kurdistan far more important

than Freedom of Ocalan

Kurds have been sold out AGAIN

PKK Declares Ceasefire - Linked to Ocalan’s Release

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared a ceasefire in response to a message from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, while making his release a condition for holding a congress to dissolve the group.

In a statement released on Saturday, the PKK’s Executive Committee described Ocalan’s February 27 message as a “modern manifesto” outlining a path toward freedom and democracy.

“It is important that its contents be successfully implemented. Therefore, everyone must fulfill their duties and responsibilities,” the statement read.

The PKK emphasized its commitment to abiding by Ocalan’s call but insisted that democratic political conditions and a legal framework must be ensured for the process to succeed.

“From now on, we declare a ceasefire to demand peace and a democratic society. None of our forces will engage in armed activities unless we are attacked,” the statement added.

The group also expressed its willingness to hold a congress but stated that Ocalan himself must oversee the process.

On February 27, the Imrali delegation publicly read Ocalan’s message in both Kurdish and Turkish following a meeting with him in prison.

Outgoing Mardin Mayor Ahmet Türk delivered the statement, stressing that the PKK was formed when democratic avenues were blocked and that peace and democracy should now be prioritized.

Ocalan’s message called on the PKK to lay down its arms, convene a congress, and ultimately dissolve. He also stated that he would take responsibility for the decision and guarantee the peace process.

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Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom must be ensured

NO

Lawyer Mehdi Özdemir spoke about isolation, the 'right to hope,' and Abdullah Öcalan's 'Call for Peace and a Democratic Society'. He said: "Hope has emerged for the implementation of certain regulations addressing the key issues at the root of the Kurdish question and the establishment of social peace as a step toward a lasting solution to this problem."

We are cautious, but hopeful

Lawyer Özdemir recalled that ceasefires had been declared since the 1990s, particularly during the years 2013 and 2015, and that at times, peace processes had been initiated. However, he pointed out that "the outcome has always been negative." He attributed this negativity to a state policy that aimed not to resolve the Kurdish issue but rather to perpetuate it.

"We want to approach the current process with the awareness that it is not the same as before. Yes, we are cautious, but we have always had hope for peace, and we still do at this stage," he said.

Isolation continues to be an obstacle

Lawyer Özdemir noted that the perpetuation of problems created through unlawful means is a state policy and continued: "Isolation can be described as the social isolation of a person in prison, but from a political perspective, the purpose of the isolation imposed on Mr. Abdullah Öcalan is much broader.

Essentially, it is an obstacle preventing him from fulfilling his role and responsibilities. When evaluated within the framework of a new roadmap, he is the sole interlocutor in the resolution of the Kurdish issue. In order for him to fulfill this role, his physical conditions must be liberated, and he must have access opportunities that allow him to take on his responsibilities."

Lawyer Özdemir underlined that "ensuring the ‘right to hope’ and creating the possibility of conditional release would mean providing the means and conditions for him to fulfill his role and responsibilities. In this regard, urgent legal amendments must be made to eliminate the injustice surrounding Mr. Abdullah Öcalan and thousands of other prisoners."

Ocalan is under complete control of the Turkish state

As we keep being reminded, Ocalan is in isolation, cut off from the world and totally unaware of what is going on

Ocalan's name is being used to destroy the PKK from within

Along with the destruction of the PKK, go the destruction of the Kurdish NATION and all hope of a FREE KURDISTAN

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DEM Party arrives in Western Kurdistan

A delegation from the Turkey-based anti-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) has arrived in Western Kurdistan to attend the intra-Kurdish conference scheduled for Saturday

DEM Party said in a statement on X that their senior member Serhat Eren and lawmakers Saliha Aydeniz, Gulcan Kacmaz and Mehmet Kamac as well as Keskin Bayindir, the co-chair of DEM Party’s sister party, Democratic Regions Party (DBP), arrived in Western Kurdistan through the Kurdistan Region “to attend the Kurdish National Conference.”

Western Kurdistan’s ruling Democratic Union Party (PYD) and opposition Kurdish National Council (ENKS/KNC) have agreed to hold an intra-Kurdish conference in Qamishli on Saturday, aiming to unify Kurdish ranks and collaborate on shaping the future of Kurds in Syria."

Fasla Yousef, a leadership member of the ENKS, told Rudaw on Thursday that all preparations for the conference have been completed."

“Around 300-400 people are expected to attend the conference,” she said, adding that more invitations are being sent to people.

“No one has been marginalized,” she stressed, noting that additional invitations are still being sent out.

When asked whether anyone from outside Western Kurdistan had been invited to the unprecedented event, she said she was not aware.

Kurds from areas under Damascus control have not been invited, “because we do not have strong ties with them. This is one of the weak points of the Kurdish political movement,” she explained.

Following the conference, the PYD and ENKS are expected to form a joint delegation to present a unified list of Kurdish demands.

https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeas ... /240420252

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Turkey Wants Full PKK Dissolution

Not Just Disarmament: FM

Kurds Want Control of Their

Traditional Homeland

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has declared that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) must completely dissolve its organisational presence within Turkey’s borders, stating that disarmament alone would not be sufficient to resolve the decades-long conflict

I suggest the removal of Turkish occupation forces from Kurdish land

In a televised interview on Friday, Fidan outlined Turkey’s position on the potential peace process, emphasising that armed conflict is no longer a viable approach and that political solutions through democratic means should be pursued instead.

“We expect the PKK to lay down its arms soon and make a decision to dissolve itself,” Fidan stated.

“The issue is not just about disarmament, but rather all PKK organisations within Turkey must cease to exist, and political work should be conducted in a transparent and open manner.”

Turkish occupation forces from Kurdish land must cease to exist

The Foreign Minister referenced recent statements from Turkish government via imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan that armed struggle is no longer beneficial and that work should proceed through political and democratic channels.

On the issue of PKK presence beyond Turkey’s borders, Fidan indicated that the organization’s forces in Sinjar, Iraq and Syria would need to be addressed by those countries directly.

“This is an issue for Syria and Iraq to resolve,” he noted.

While acknowledging the difficulty of the decision facing the PKK, Fidan expressed cautious optimism.

“We are expecting a positive response from the organization,” he added.

The statement comes after the PKK announced that it held a congress from May 5-7 in two separate regions with representatives from various factions. During this meeting, participants reportedly studied and evaluated proposals put forward by the Turkish government through Ocalan.

Pervin Buldan, a member of the Imrali delegation that has previously visited Ocalan in prison, responded to these developments by stating: “After this announcement, Turkey enters a new phase.”

The potential disarmament of the PKK, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union, could mark a significant turning point in a conflict that has claimed more than 40,000 lives since 1984.

Turkish is a terrorist country and has been treating Kurds the same way Israel is treating Palestinians, killing THOUSANDS of the people, destroying their homes, lands, businesses, towns and villages, forcing them from their homeland

Sadly I have forgotten how many THOUSANDS of Kurds Turkey has KILLED in the past 100 YEARS

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PKK Concludes Congress, Promises
Major Announcements Soon

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced in a statement that it has successfully held its 12th congress and will disclose the outcomes in the near future

The group stated that it made important decisions in response to Turkish Government's recent call via Abdullah Ocalan and will soon announce the congress results.

According to the statement, the congress was held in two different regions from May 5 to 7, with the participation of representatives from all areas of the PKK’s struggle.

On February 27, 2025, the Turkish Government once again used jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan to call on the PKK to convene a congress and disarm

The statement also highlighted the role of Sri Surya Onder in the preparations of the Congress, describing him as someone who had endured significant hardship. “He worked toward the goal of a democratic and peaceful society and was a friend of Abdullah Ocalan for 12 years,” the statement read.

On February 27, 2025, the Imrali delegation read Turkey's message in both Kurdish and Turkish at a press conference following a meeting with the imprisoned PKK leader.

Former Mardin Mayor Ahmet Türk read the message, stating that the PKK was formed when the path to democracy was blocked, and emphasized that the language of peace and democracy should now be promoted.

In another part of the message, Ocalan reportedly called on the PKK to lay down arms, dissolve itself, and convene a congress. He stated that he would take responsibility for the decision and guarantee peace negotiations

On Friday, May 9, 2025, PKK spokesperson Aysegul Dogan said at a press conference: “It is possible that the PKK will hold a congress whenever it announces.”

Meanwhile, a senior AKP source quoted by a pro-government Turkish newspaper said the PKK had already held its congress the previous week and decided to disband and lay down arms. The report also claimed that the PKK would soon formally announce the congress and that new legal steps are expected regarding the peace process.

https://www.basnews.com/en/babat/883096

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Turkiye, PKK reach covert deal

to end armed conflict

Independent Türkçe reveals secret deal between Turkiye and the PKK to end armed conflict, dissolve the group, and shift to political engagement

A report by Independent Türkçe has revealed the existence of an undisclosed agreement between the Turkish state and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), aimed at ending the decades-long armed conflict and transitioning the group entirely into legal political activity.

According to the report, the terms of the deal include the full cessation of both military and political confrontation by the PKK, the dissolution of the organization, and the enforcement of a complete ban on PKK-related activities across Turkiye, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The agreement also outlines a process for disarmament to be coordinated by a joint committee, with the PKK’s presidential council overseeing its execution.

Newsat Çiçek, Editor-in-Chief of Independent Türkçe and author of the report, stated that Turkiye played a guarantor role in the conference where the initiative was formalized, alongside other mediating parties. He noted that the conference took place with the direct knowledge and supervision of Turkish state authorities.

One day prior to the conference, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hinted at the developments, stating that “important news on this matter will be shared in the coming days.”

Deeper layer of talks

A critical element of the report involves the role of jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan (who does exactly what the Turkish government tells him to do), who reportedly met with the PKK leadership ahead of the conference to relay Ankara’s proposal and provided a recorded video message that was broadcast during the event. According to the PKK’s internal rules, any such decisions must be ratified by Öcalan himself, who remains its historical leader.

Çiçek emphasized that the leaked details represent only a fraction of the broader and more detailed negotiations that took place between Ankara, Öcalan, and PKK officials based in the Qandil Mountains.

Sources close to the organization suggest that what has been made public constitutes less than 10% of the actual content, which includes precise stages for disarmament and the political future of the movement.

While there has been no official confirmation from the Turkish government or the PKK, the report has stirred widespread speculation over a potential shift in one of the most protracted and bloody conflicts in the region.

PKK, Turkiye agree on ceasefire

The PKK announced an immediate ceasefire in March, according to a news agency affiliated with the group, following a call by its jailed leader for disarmament.

The move marks a significant step toward ending the PKK’s four-decade-long insurgency against the Turkish state.

On Thursday, Öcalan was told to urge the PKK to lay down its arms and dissolve, a call that has received support from both President Tayyip Erdogan's government and the opposition anti-Kurdish DEM party.

If successful, the initiative could have far-reaching regional implications while bringing an end to a conflict that has claimed more than 40,000 lives since the PKK, now headquartered in the mountains of northern Iraq, launched its armed campaign in 1984.

It was a armed defense against Turkish occupation of Kurdish land and the slaughter of THOUSANDS of innocent Kurds

In its statement, the group expressed hope that Ankara would release Öcalan, who has been held in near-total isolation since 1999, so he could oversee the disarmament process.

FREE KURDISTAN NOT OCALAN

SDF distinguishes self from PKK

While welcoming Ocalan’s appeal, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which Ankara considers an extension of the PKK, clarified that the call did not apply to them.

Turkiye has repeatedly urged the SDF’s armed wing to disarm since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last year, warning that failure to do so would result in military action.

Ocalan’s appeal, which was triggered by an unexpected proposal in October from an ultra-nationalist ally of Erdogan, has been welcomed by the United States, the European Union, and other Western allies, as well as by Turkiye’s neighbors, Iraq and Iran.

Since Ocalan's imprisonment, multiple efforts have been made to negotiate an end to the conflict. The most recent peace talks collapsed in 2015, and no further engagement took place until October 2023.

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/pol ... d-conflict

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PKK: Disarmament Conditional

on Ocalan’s Freedom

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) declared Tuesday that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will not proceed with disarmament unless Turkey takes serious legal steps to release its jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan. The statement marks a renewed assertion of Ocalan’s central role in any future peace process

In a televised interview on May 27, Besê Hozat, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, stated that the PKK’s disarmament cannot be implemented without a legally binding framework that ensures Ocalan’s full freedom and enables him to actively guide the peace process.

“There can be no meaningful disarmament or withdrawal process unless there is legal and judicial ground for Abdullah Ocalan to operate freely,” Hozat emphasized, describing the Turkish government’s approach as insincere. “The Turkish authorities are not serious; they are merely buying time.”

Conditions for Disarmament

Hozat stressed the necessity of constitutional reforms that recognize the rights and identity of all citizens. “Turkey needs a democratic constitution that embraces the identities of all its people,” she said.

She further warned that unless Ocalan is able to lead the process himself, the disarmament of the PKK would remain theoretical and unenforceable.

Her remarks come amid continued speculation about renewed dialogue and political recalibration in Ankara, but the KCK co-chair was clear: symbolic gestures will not suffice.

Turkish Government’s Response

Responding to the statement, Ömer Çelik, spokesperson for the ruling AK Party, reaffirmed the government’s position that all terrorist organizations must unconditionally lay down arms.

“We’ve made our position clear: these groups must completely disarm,” Çelik said in a statement to the press, reiterating Turkey’s stance on the PKK and affiliated organizations.

Çelik also indicated that discussions with Baghdad regarding the group’s activities inside Iraq remain ongoing. “We are maintaining close coordination with Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaimani on several key issues,” he stated, hinting at recent progress in trilateral talks.

Dialogue or Stalemate?

While both Ankara and the PKK acknowledge that conditions in the region are shifting, fundamental disagreements remain over the process and prerequisites for peace. The Turkish side insists on unconditional demilitarization, while the KCK views Ocalan’s role as a non-negotiable component of any resolution.

With security and diplomatic dialogue continuing between Turkey and the Iraqi government, particularly on PKK activity within Iraq’s borders, the region watches closely to see whether the current political climate will create new openings — or further entrench the status quo.

Abdullah Ocalan has been imprisoned on İmralı Island since 1999. Despite being isolated for years, his political thought continues to shape the ideological framework of the PKK and its affiliates across the region.

The debate over Ocalan’s status remains one of the most contentious elements in the PKK-Turkish conflict. Both sides appear to be signaling readiness for dialogue — but remain locked in fundamentally different visions of peace.

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