Interviews

Second part of the comprehensive speech by Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, who goes into more detail about the importance of the initiative taken by peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan. He also talks about the responsibility of the international forces, and above all the European forces, to contribute to the solution of the Kurdish question that they, among others, have produced. Bayik also outlines the responsibilities of all forces that strive for socialism, freedom and democracy.

Part from a new speech by Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, in which he comprehensively describes what drives peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan to his current initiative, that this does not happen just out of a sudden, but is a result of a decades-long struggle. Bayik also calls once again on the state to assume its responsibility and take steps in line with Ocalan’s initiative so that the war can be brought to an honorable end and the vital democratization that will benefit not only Kurds and the people of Turkey, but also the Middle East and beyond, can take place.

In a wide-ranging speech, Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, addresses the public to put the ongoing processes into context. He describes the initiative that peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan has taken to develop the move for peace and democratic society, and sheds light on the significance of it, the expectations of the state, and the responsibility of all those who strive for freedom and democracy.

Interview with Zubeyir Aydar, member of the KCK Executive Council, who responds to a number of questions in the wake of the call made by peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan.

Excerpt from a detailed conversation with Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, with regard to the upcoming call by peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan. Bayik places the current discussion in a general context and places the state’s approach to Ocalan taking the initiative to develop peace in particular.

In this in-depth conversation with Sabri Ok, member of the KCK Executive Council, the main focus lies on the efforts of peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan to solve the Kurdish question and democratize Turkey, as well as the lack of change within the Turkish government. Ok also talks about the important role of the media and the significance of national unity, and he also elaborates on the situation in North and East Syria.

Comprehensive interview with Besê Hozat, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, in which she contextualizes the current discussions regarding the Kurdish question and draws attention to the genocidal war that continues to be waged by the Turkish state. Hozat also emphasizes the importance of resolving the Kurdish question for women in particular and addresses the general developments in the region.

Excerpt from an interview with Sozdar Avesta, member of the Presidential Council of the KCK, in which she addresses the question of violence in the struggle for self-defense and freedom. Avesta talks essentially about the process currently being driven forward by peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan to solve the Kurdish question, as well as the lack of change in the mentality and practice of the Turkish state. The situation of the clash and resistance in North and East Syria is also the subject of her remarks.

In this conclusive interview, Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, speaks of the democratic solution to the Kurdish question as the last chance for Turkey. He explains what the initiative of people’s leader Abdullah Ocalan can mean for the democratization of the entire Middle East but also highlights that the Kurdish freedom movement has other options, that it fully stands behind Ocalan’s every move, and is ready to make peace as well as to continue the war.

In the interview, Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, extensively discusses the current process regarding the solution of the Kurdish question. He emphasizes that while peoples leader Abdullah Ocalan is developing concrete steps towards a democratic solution, no similar attitude of the AKP government can be seen. Bayik also addresses the connection between the Kurdish question and the Third World War raging in the region.