Kurds in Vienna commemorate 69 martyrs from Kobani

A commemoration ceremony for 69 martyrs from Kobani was held today at the Komla Kurda Center in the Austrian capital, Vienna, at the invitation of the Martyrs' Commune in Austria. The ceremony was attended by the families of martyrs Vian Kobani, Khanaf Kobani, Beritan Kobani and Militan Kobani.

The ceremony began with a minute of silence in tribute to the martyrs, followed by a welcoming speech delivered by Hami Haji Ali, a member of the organizing committee of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in Austria. He affirmed their commitment to following in the martyrs' footsteps to achieve their goals, stressing that the Kurdish people would remain indebted to those who sacrificed their lives in defense of their dignity.

For his part, Ahmad Zirk, a representative of the Martyrs' Commune, spoke about the role of the martyrs in strengthening Kurdish unity, emphasizing that unity was the way to thwart policies targeting the Kurdish people. He also highlighted the role of martyrs' families in uniting ranks and continuing the struggle for freedom and a dignified life.

Activist Agri Kobani delivered a speech on behalf of the Kurdish Women's Movement in Vienna, paying tribute to the martyrs and their sacrifices. She emphasized the importance of the role played by their families and the Kurdish diaspora in remaining committed to their path and working to achieve their aspirations.

Media figure and politician Binyad Jaziri noted that a ceremony had been held in Kobani two days earlier to announce the names of 69 martyrs, including Arab martyrs. He explained that the Vienna ceremony honored all of them by commemorating the martyrs Vian, Khanaf, Beritan and Militan Kobani. He renewed the pledge to continue the struggle to achieve the goals for which they had sacrificed their lives, calling for the protection of the gains made in Kurdistan.

The ceremony also featured a recorded message from Murad Qureilan about the martyrs of Kobani, a display of their photographs, and speeches by their families recalling their loved ones' sacrifices and reaffirming their commitment to the values for which they had fought.

Nihad Messi, the father of martyr Vian Kobani, expressed his pride in the martyrs, stressing that commemorating his daughter meant honoring all the martyrs of Kurdistan who had given their lives for their people's cause.

Arif Bisho also delivered a speech on behalf of the family of martyr Militan Kobani, affirming that the martyrs would remain role models for future generations through their sacrifice and loyalty.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Bozan, speaking on behalf of the family of martyr Beritan Kobani, paid tribute to the martyrs and leader Abdullah Öcalan, expressing appreciation for their sacrifices for the Kurdish cause.

Hamza Haidar, speaking on behalf of the family of martyr Khanaf Kobani, affirmed their determination to continue the struggle, remain committed to the martyrs' path, and work to achieve their aspirations for the freedom of their people and the protection of their rights.

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ANHA