President of the Federated Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, stated that a historic chapter has begun following the announcement of the decisions made at the PKK’s 12th Congress.
Commenting on the PKK’s recent decision Pervin Buldan said, “Parliament must step in. Everyone has different responsibilities and duties to fulfill.”
The PKK’s decision to end its operations has made a significant impact in international media.
The PKK, which has marked the last 50 years, held its 12th Congress with the participation of 232 delegated. During the congress, “This is not an end, but a new beginning” said Duran Kalkan, a member of the PKK Executive Committee.
Commemoration events for PKK’s leading cadres Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun will be held in several cities.
During its 12th Congress, the PKK commemorated İmralı Delegation member Sırrı Süreyya Önder, stated: “We renew our promise to all martyrs of the struggle and affirm our commitment to fulfilling the dreams of Peace and Democracy Martyr Comrade Sırrı Süreyya Önder.”
The PKK announced that its leading cadres Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun have passed away.
The PKK announced in the results declaration of its 12th Congress that it has ended its activities. The PKK statement noted that the congress was dedicated to Ali Haydar Kaydan and Rıza Altun, leading PKK figures who had lost their lives.
The Democratic Unity Initiative stated that it aims to contribute to the democratic solution of the Kurdish issue and Turkey’s democratization.
Kadriye Doğan, Co-chair of Democratic Alevi Associations (DAD), stated that recent call of Abdullah Öcalan represents a glimmer of hope against the on-going wars in the Middle East.
Hasan Aşa, a 91 per cent disabled prisoner, has had his release postponed for five years due to decisions by the prison administration and on-going legal cases
HDP Co-chair Cahit Kırkazak emphasized the importance of securing physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan for the peace process to progress and stressed that the “right to hope” must be implemented without delay both politically and legally.
In the tributes made for the late DEM Party Êlih Provincial Co-Chair Mustafa Mesut Tekik, it was stated, “He left behind a life full of struggle, a life dedicated to his people. May our people's hearts be strong.”
The DEM Party has issued a statement regarding the PKK’s congress and stated, “Today, we are witnessing one of the most important and critical turning points in Turkey’s recent history.”
Seven students were detained in house raids conducted in Amed.