Health fears intensify Over leader Ocalan’s imprisonment

The families of the martyrs in the city of al-Darbasiyah warned of the health risks faced by leader Abdullah Ocalan as a result of what they described as harsh conditions marked by isolation and high humidity. They emphasized that these factors negatively affect both his physical and psychological health and pose a real threat to his life.

These warnings came following statements made by Mehmet Ocalan, the leader’s brother, after his latest visit on March 21. He indicated that leader Ocalan’s health condition is unstable and that he appeared fatigued, noting that he recently underwent surgery to remove cataracts from his eye, in addition to suffering from accumulated health issues as a result of years of isolation.

In this context, Hamid Maish stated that leader Abdullah Ocalan has spent 27 years in the isolated Imrali Prison, which has clearly affected his health condition. He added that the latest information conveyed by his brother confirms the instability of his condition, which necessitates improving his health situation and securing his release as soon as possible.

Maish explained that prolonged isolation and the absence of visits, in a prison located on an isolated island, inevitably affect any human being. He stressed that their demand is for his physical release, noting that his ideas and philosophy are widespread among the people and their influence cannot be denied. He also pointed out that thousands of individuals were trained in his philosophy before his arrest and continue to follow this approach.

Maish called on countries and human rights organizations to assume their responsibilities on leader Ocalan’s situation, emphasizing that international laws set time limits for life imprisonment sentences and that his continued detention raises serious concerns about his life.

For her part, Mardiya Khalil stated that although leader Ocalan has spent 27 years in prison, his intellectual presence has not ceased, noting that the Kurdish people derive strength from his ideas.

She added that human rights organizations are required to defend his rights, stating that he has completed his sentence and must be released. She affirmed that the families of the martyrs, across all groups, will continue to demand his physical freedom, and that responding to popular calls in previous stages proves the people’s ability to continue their struggle.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Khatib said that leader Ocalan calls for the freedom of all peoples, not only the Kurdish people, noting that his adherence to the democratic nation project has made him a target for opposing forces. He stressed that his continued detention hinders the achievement of freedom and democracy.

Khatib added that despite long years of imprisonment, the leader continues to struggle through his ideas for democracy, emphasizing that these ideas do not serve the interests of those who oppose them. He also stressed that public movements and activities will continue across various regions to demand his freedom and achieve justice and democracy.

ANHA