Residents of Jal Agha demand freedom for Leader Abdullah Ocalan

Reactions condemning the continued denial of Leader Abdullah Ocalan's right to hope continue, despite his launch of the "Peace and Democratic Society" process. In this context, families of martyrs and patriots in the city of Jal Agha in al-Jazira canton spoke to ANHA agency.

Siyamand Ali, father of YPG martyr Mazloum Gerke Legê, demanded the physical freedom of Leader Abdullah Ocalan and that he be granted "the right to hope" to lead the next phase. He said, "From 1993 until today, Leader Abdullah Ocalan has launched several peace initiatives and sought to resolve the issue through dialogue. However, the Turkish state does not favor peaceful solutions and insists on ending the issue through conspiracies and schemes." He emphasized that the continued isolation, despite the ongoing peace process, indicates a lack of intention to change this approach.

He added, "Leader Abdullah Ocalan's isolation must end, and he must be granted physical freedom so that he can play his role in leading his people." He affirmed that, as a member of a martyr's family, he adheres to the leader's path and is prepared to make further sacrifices to achieve freedom and justice for the Kurdish cause.

For her part, Atiya Haji condemned the continued isolation, stating that "the continued isolation of the leader means the continued targeting of the people." She emphasized that the leader's freedom is a fundamental demand and that they will continue their struggle tirelessly until it is achieved.

For his part, citizen Marwan Rashid condemned the continued isolation, saying, "The peace process and the democratic society initiative have been ongoing in Turkey for a year, yet the Turkish authorities have taken no serious steps. The first requirement for building trust is achieving the physical freedom of leader Abdullah Ocalan, but what is happening is the continuation of his isolation, and this is unacceptable."

He added, "The Turkish authorities are trying to circumvent the issue by allowing limited visits while maintaining his isolation without releasing him." He pointed out that they are aware of these policies and emphasized that the continuation of this approach aims to eliminate the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and then erase the Kurdish cause, which is unacceptable.

He continued, "Turkey knows that the Kurdish cause is alive and well and that the Kurds are resisting injustice, thanks to the struggle of the PKK and leader Abdullah Ocalan. Therefore, it is trying to erase this struggle." He stressed that the leader "has created thousands of leaders and that the spirit of resistance has become deeply rooted," calling for a serious move towards peace and dialogue.

In closing, Rashid called on human rights organizations to take immediate action to achieve justice and physical freedom for leader Abdullah Ocalan, stressing that they will continue the struggle in accordance with his approach.

ANHA