KCK calls for re-discussion, resumption Kurdish-Turkish Relations

KCK issued a statement to public opinion, calling for the re-discussion and resumption of Kurdish-Turkish relations, the text of which reads:

One hundred years have passed since the foundation of the Turkish Republic. Now, there are debates in Turkey about what the second century of the Republic will look like. We consider it important to discuss the past century of the Republic correctly. Because the correct construction of the new century depends on a correct basis for this discussion, on learning the lessons of history and not repeating the mistakes of the past. Without this, a correct discussion of history and planning for the future is not possible. Especially when it comes to Turkey, no discussion can be correct and fruitful without taking the Kurds into account. This is nothing but a presentation of the past that does not even require discussion. The existence of the Kurdish people in this geography is a reality. They have been an essential element of the political and administrative structure that has been established both in the establishment of the Republic and in previous periods. Therefore, the correct discussion of the historical process, especially the republican period, has to be in the context of Kurdish-Turkish relations. A discussion of the Republic that is not in this context will definitely remain incomplete, erroneous and dangerous.

Unfortunately, with the establishment of the republic, the historical Kurdish-Turkish relations have deteriorated at the cost of Kurds, Turks and everyone, causing great suffering, loss and destruction. All the negatives described with the republican process have been experienced as a result of this deterioration. Since this reality has been ignored until today, none of the described negativities has been eliminated. Therefore, as the century of the Republic comes to an end, the first priority should be to reflect on and take into account this reality. This is definitely the most fundamental issue in Turkey that needs to be addressed properly. Only then can a correct discussion be held. If the right answer to the deterioration of the historical Kurdish-Turkish relations that started with the establishment of the Republic is found, then the wrong course of history can be corrected and the positive qualities attributed to the Republic or expected from the Republic, especially democracy, can be realized.

ANHA