PKK’s ceasefire meets with Turkish military escalation: 5,184 Attacks

 On February 27, leader Abdullah Ocalan issued a historic appeal titled "Peace and the Democratic Society" through a delegation from the Equality and Democracy of Peoples Party. In his message to the PKK, he stated:

 "Just as no modern society or party has been eradicated by force, you must also hold your congress voluntarily and make the necessary decisions. All groups should lay down their arms, and the PKK must dissolve itself."

 The PKK’s Response

 On March 1, 2025, the PKK officially responded to leader Ocalan’s call by issuing a statement declaring: "We hereby announce a ceasefire as of today, in fulfillment of leader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for peace and a democratic society."

 The party affirmed that it would refrain from any "armed operations unless attacked." The following day, March 2, the Central Command of the People's Defense Center issued a statement confirming that the ceasefire applied to all its forces.

 Continued Attacks Despite the Ceasefire

 Despite the declared ceasefire, Turkish military forces intensified their operations, carrying out 5,184 ground and air strikes between March 1 and March 17, targeting the Medya Defense Zones. According to the People’s Defense Forces (HPG), Turkish military attacks were documented as follows:

 March 1–3: 1,085 attacks on Gare, Khakurk, and Martyr Delil (West Zap), using warplanes and internationally prohibited heavy weapons.

 March 4–6: 828 attacks on Gare, Metina, Khakurk, and Martyr Delil (West Zap).

 March 6–8: 957 attacks on Gare, Metina, Martyr Delil (West Zap), and Khakurk.

 March 9–11: 695 attacks on Metina, Gare, Martyr Delil (West Zap), and Hakurk.

 March 11–12: 715 attacks on Khakurk, Metina, Martyr Delil (West Zap), and Gare.

 March 13–14: 383 attacks on Khakurk and Gare.

 March 15–17: 521 attacks on Metina, Martyr Delil (West Zap), and Khakurk.

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ANHA