november 11, 2023
Extensive interview with member of KCK Executive Council, Duran Kalkan about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. Kalkan answers questions about the approach of the Kurdish Freedom Movement to the political actors in South America as well as the Palestinian question. In general, he speaks about the understanding of an anti-imperialist approach and the global struggle for democratic socialism.
october 23, 2023
A comprehensive interview with Cemil Bayik, co-chair of the KCK, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. Bayik answers to questions regarding the newly started campaign for the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan and a status to Kurdistan. Also he speaks about the perspective of the Kurdish Movement on the Palestinian question, as well as about the ongoing war in South Kurdistan and the attacks on Rojava.
october 20, 2023
Part of an intensive interview with Sozdar Avesta, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. In this part, Avesta answers questions about the newly launched campaign “Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, a Political Solution to the Kurdish Question”, she also mentions the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and casts an eye on the sacrificial attack on Ankara earlier this month.
october 16, 2023
Extensive analysis by Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. In his analysis, Kalkan looks at the system of torture and isolation on Imrali, as well as the resistance to it. He works out what Abullah Öcalan has achieved there over the last 25 years and how he was able to achieve it. From his analysis, Kalkan also formulates a perspective on what is necessary for a solution to the ‘Kurdish question’.
october 10, 2023
An interview by Besê Hozat, co-chair of KCK, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. Hozat answers questions about the results that the Turkish government has achieved after trying to implement the international conspiracy for more than 25 years by creating a system of torture and isolation. She talks about the reasons of the failure of the Turkish state and the consequences that this failure has for the Kurdish and Turkish societies. She also outlines the achievements of the people’s resistance.
october 09, 2023
Comprehensive evaluation by co-Chair of KCK, Cemil Bayik, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the international conspiracy of October 9, 1998, the day when Abdullah Öcalan was forced to leave the Middle East and which ended with his abduction to the prison island of Imrali on February 15, 1999. Bayik mainly analyzes the relationship between the Kurdish people and their leader Abdullah Öcalan. He speaks about the main goal of the failed international conspiracy, which is the separation between the people, their leader and their struggle.
october 07, 2023
Extensive analysis by Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the international conspiracy of October 9th, 1998. Also on the interconnection between the conspiracy, the Imrali system and the approach of the capitalist modernity to prevent a solution to the so-called ‘Kurdish question’. Kalkan opens up the historical context of the conspiracy and points out, that the mentality of genocide within the Turkish state, not only affects the Kurdish people, but also the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian people.
october 06, 2023
Parts of an interview with Xebat Andok, member of the KCK Executive Council, regarding the until today ongoing international conspiracy of October 9, 1998 against Rêber Apo [Abdullah Öcalan], the Kurdish People and the Kurdish Freedom Movement. The questions of the extensive interview focus mostly on the situation of the Kurdish youth, how they are also confronted by the reality of the international conspiracy and what responsibility they have to lift. Andok thereby also calls upon the international youth, to see the struggle for the physical freedom of Rêber Apo as a struggle of the humanity.
october 05, 2023
An extensive interview with Besê Erzincan, coordinating member of the Kurdistan Women’s Community (KJK), about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. She gives answers to questions concerning the international conspiracy of October 9, 1998. Also the second central focus of the interview lays on the question, what the role of Abdullah Öcalan within and for the women’s liberation struggle in Kurdistan and abroad is playing.
october 05, 2023
Commemoration of Seyit Evran, as well as Mazlum Doğan, Gurbetelli Ersöz, and Alişer Koçgiri, by Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. In his commemoration, Kalkan speaks about the martyrs of the free press in general. He talks about his own experience in this area of struggle and how he got to know the four mentioned comrades. Adding to this, Kalkan speaks about the mission of the free press in general, and its duty of educating the society as a whole.
october 04, 2023
Extensive interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. Kalkan answers to questions regarding the resistance of Abullah Öcalan on the prison island of Imrali, the beginning of the international conspiracy of October 9, 1998, as well as the genocidal war in Karabagh and in Kurdistan. Kalkan also stresses out several points for the Turkish society and responsibilities that have to be lifted, when the aim is the achievement of a solution for the ‘Kurdish question’ and a democratization of Turkey.
october 01, 2023
Comprehensive interview with the KCK Co-Chair Cemil Bayik, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. The interview was made in the context of the upcoming 25th anniversary of the international conspiracy against the leader of the Kurdish people Abdullah Öcalan, the Kurdish Freedom Movement and the Kurdish people, from October 9, 1998. Bayik talks about the importance of a correct understanding of the conspiracy, the interests of international powers within it and how especially the Kurdish youth should approach this topic.
october 01, 2023
Interview with Sabri Ok, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world. In the interview Ok draws attention on the resistance on Imrali by Abdullah Öcalan, as well as international support for him and the responsibility of Kurdish society. The situation in Turkey under the fascist AKP-MHP government, as well as the fight of the Kurdish freedom guerrillas against the Turkish army and the role of the KDP are also examined.
september 21, 2023
An interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, with a focus on the first year anniversary of the popular ‚Jin, Jiyan, Azadî‘ uprisings in East Kurdistan and Iran, also about the running war and the collaboration policy between Turkey and the KDP, as well as about the impact of the military coup from September 12, 1980 in Turkey until today, the abuse of bodies of fallen guerrilla fighters by the Turkish army and further topics.
september 06, 2023
An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, with a focus on the situation of political prisoners in Turkey and the inspiration that Abdullah Ocalan’s resistance has given all over the world. The war that is being waged all over Kurdistan is an essential part of the interview, as well as some comments on the situation in North and East Syria and the policies of the KDP. In the context of the upcoming International Kurdish Culture Festival, the struggle of Kurdish culture is also being discussed.
august 18, 2023
A new analysis by Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, with a focus on the historical significance of August 15, 1984, and the importance of the guerrilla struggle to this day.
august 12, 2023
An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, also with a new elaboration on the current situation on Imrali, a contextualization of the activities related to the 9th anniversary of the genocide of the Ezidis, the contemporary significance of August 15, 1984 and the breakthrough of the guerrilla struggle, as well as an assessment related to the recent targeted attacks of the Turkish state on nature and the recent youth conference.
august 01, 2023
An interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including recent efforts in Europe for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, the involvement of the KDP in renewed occupation attacks of the Turkish army in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the decisions taken during a recent conference on the Treaty of Lausanne, the Turkish state’s strategy behind its war efforts since 2015 and the upcoming anniversary of the IS attacks in 2014 on the Ezidis.
july 29, 2023
An interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the ongoing physical isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the continuing genocide against the Kurdish people, the Turkish state’s war of occupation in South Kurdistan/North Iraq with the help of the KDP, the centenary of the Treaty of Lausanne, the importance of the Rojava Revolution for the Middle East and the right of the Ezidi people in Şengal [Sinjar] to govern themselves. read more
june 29, 2023
A comprehensive interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the current situation of Abdullah Öcalan on Turkey’s prison island Imrali, the decision to terminate the halt of military attacks, the most recent attacks carried out by the guerrilla forces, the last round of Astana talks, necessary precautions against a possible new occupation attack by Turkey on Rojava, Masrour Barzani’s recent visit to Ankara, the lessons to be learned from Turkey’s elections and the lack of legitimacy of Turkey’s new government. read more
june 14, 2023
An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the current situation of Abdullah Öcalan, the decision to terminate the halt of all military attacks, the election results in Turkey, the election performance of the CHP and the National alliance, the Green Left Party’s ongoing discussions about its election results, the future policy of Turkey’s new government and the dangers this policy will entail. read more
june 08, 2023
An interview with Sabri Ok, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the unlawfulness of Abdullah Öcalan’s imprisonment, the results of Turkey’s recent elections, discussions about the Green Left Party’s election performance, the future of Turkish politics, recent Iraqi attempts to lay siege on the Maxmur refugee camp and the continuing Turkish attacks on Şengal [Sinjar]. read more
may 19, 2023
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the discussions about Abdullah Öcalan during Turkey’s elections, the current situation of Abdullah Öcalan and the results of the recent elections in Turkey. read more
may 03, 2023
Parts of an interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan on the Turkish prison island Imrali, the Turkish state’s heavy attacks in Kurdistan, the coming end of the AKP-MHP government and the upcoming elections in Turkey. read more
april 27, 2023
Parts of an interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including Turkey’s ongoing occupation attacks in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the unclear situation of Abdullah Öcalan, a recent conference and demonstration in support of Abdullah Öcalan, new developments in the Turkish-Syrian relations, the relations between Iraq and Turkey, Turkey’s increasing pressure on South Kurdish politics, the AKP’s election strategy, the importance for everybody to cast their vote in Turkey’s election, the importance of the election for nature, women and youth and the role of the Alevis in the upcoming elections. read more
april 20, 2023
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including new developments in the struggle for Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom, Turkey’s uncompromising stance towards the halt of all guerrilla attacks, the recent Turkish airstrike on Sulaymaniyah, conclusions to be drawn from the earthquake in Turkey and the great importance of the upcoming Turkish elections. read more
april 16, 2023
KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayık addressed the participants of a demonstration for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan on April 15, 2023 in Düsseldorf/Germany. In his video message, Cemil Bayık called on the international powers to refrain from insisting on the 100-year-old policy of the Lausanne Treaty and encouraged the Kurdish people and their international friends to increase their struggle for the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan. read more
april 10, 2023
Parts of a video message of Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, to the conference ‘Challenging Capitalist Modernity’ held in Hamburg/Germany from April 6 – 9. In his message, Kalkan addresses central issues like a new understanding of vanguardship/leadership and how this is based on the new paradigm of democratic modernity developed by Abdullah Öcalan. read more
march 30, 2023
Parts of an interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the recent March 8 celebrations, the central political messages of this year´s Newroz, the decision to halt all guerrilla attacks until the elections in Turkey, the people´s solidarity after the earthquake in North Kurdistan, the upcoming elections in Turkey, the efforts to facilitate a Syria-Turkey-Iran-Russia meeting and the continuing uprising in East Kurdistan and Iran. read more
march 01, 2023
Parts of an interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the spread of the democratic nation paradigm as part of the international struggle for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, the need for a continuation of social solidarity against attempts to instrumentalize the consequences of the earthquakes in North Kurdistan and Turkey and the upcoming elections as an opportunity to build a democratic Turkey and solve the Kurdish question politically. read more
february 23, 2023
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the 25th year of the illegal imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan on the Turkish prison island Imrali, the social and political consequences of the earthquakes in North Kurdistan/South-East Turkey and the recent decision to stop all attacks of the Kurdistan Freedom Guerrilla. read more
february 10, 2023
A statement by KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik on the recent earthquake in North Kurdistan and Turkey, including a call for the stop of all attacks by the military forces of the Kurdistan Freedom Movement. read more
february 02, 2023
Parts of an interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the upcoming protests against the 24th anniversary of Abdullah Öcalan´s illegal imprisonment, the continuing heavy war and Turkey´s war crimes in South Kurdistan, the need for a common struggle of the opposition to overthrow the AKP-MHP government, the unavoidability of change in Iran due to the women´s revolution, Germany´s recent decision to recognize the Êzidî genocide and the rising discomfort of the Swedish and Finnish societies with the support for Turkey. read more
january 23, 2023
Parts of an interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the total isolation of Abdullah Öcalan as an attempt to prevent his voice from reaching the world, the need for international pressure on France to prevent a cover-up of the recent Paris massacre, the end of the internal and external support for the AKP-MHP government, the heavy social consequences of Turkey´s war in Kurdistan and the possibility for Syria to solve its problems with the Kurds. read more
january 07, 2023
Parts of an interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including likely developments in 2023, the continuing protests against the international isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the responsibility of the Turkish state and French authorities for the recent attack in Paris, the incapability of the Turkish state to achieve its occupation goals in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the pressure on Kurds and all other parts of Turkey´s society and the recent meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials. read more
december 31, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the continuing uncertainty regarding the situation of Abdullah Öcalan, the partnership of European powers with fascism in Turkey, the recent major defeat of the Turkish Army in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the democratic struggle to overcome the blockage caused by the Turkish regime, the exclusion of Kurds from the recent Amman Meeting and the responsibility of the AKP-MHP government for the recent targeted attack on Kurds in Paris. read more
december 23, 2022
Parts of an interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including major concerns about Abdullah Öcalan´s security and health, the resistance against the policy of death penalties in Turkish prisons, the reliance of Turkey´s war in South Kurdistan/North Iraq on weapons from foreign powers, Turkey´s plan to clear all Kurds from North and East Syria, the undemocratic attitude of European powers towards the Kurdish questions and the lasting impact of the women´s uprising in East Kurdistan and Iran. read more
december 09, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the misleading policy of the CPT with regards to Abdullah Öcalan´s imprisonment, the dangerous attitude of international and regional powers towards the Kurdish question, Abdullah Öcalan´s willingness to solve the current crisis democratically, major recent attacks by the guerrilla forces in South Kurdistan/North Iraq and the latest meeting of Turkey´s Nationals Security Council. read more
october 25, 2022
An interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the international attempts to justify Abdullah Öcalan´s prolonged imprisonment, the importance of the guerrilla´s resistance in South Kurdistan against Turkey´s genocide policy, the KDP´s collaboration with Turkey, the significance of the ´Labor and Freedom Alliance´ for the upcoming Turkish elections, the legitimate goals of the uprising in East Kurdistan and Iran, the election of the new Iraqi President and Turkey´s alliance with al-Nusra against the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. read more
october 11, 2022
An interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the strategy of international powers with regards to the imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, the latest visit of the CPT to the Turkish prison island Imrali, the significance of the recent attack of the guerrilla in the city of Mersin, the legitimacy of the uprising in East Kurdistan/Iran, the successful resistance of the guerrilla against Turkey in South Kurdistan, the KDP´s involvement in the killing of guerrilla fighters and attempts in Turkey to break apart the HDP. read more
october 06, 2022
An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about important news with regards to the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the 25th anniversary of his imprisonment, the continuing uprising in East Kurdistan and Iran, the importance of the war in the South Kurdish Medya Defense Zones and the likely developments following the recent guerrilla attack in the city of Mersin.
September 18, 2022
An interview with the KCK Spokesperson Zagros Hîwa about the failure of Turkey´s foreign policy, the future of the guerrilla´s resistance against the Turkish occupation policy and the KDP´s fruitless international efforts to speak on behalf of the Kurdish people. read more
september 02, 2022
An interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the importance of Abdullah Öcalan for politics in Turkey, NATO´s direct assistance for Turkey´s use of banned weapons in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the success of modern guerrilla tactics against the Turkish army, the results of the last NATO summit, the HDP´s efforts to build a democratic alliance in Turkey and the deepening crisis in Iraq. read more
august 25, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about important new developments with regards to the struggle for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, new figures regarding the resistance of the guerrilla against Turkey´s occupation policy in South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the continuing war crimes by the Turkish Army in South Kurdistan, the desperate diplomatic efforts by Turkey´s AKP-MHP regime, the support of international powers for Turkey´s attacks on Rojava/North and East Syria, recent developments in the relations between Turkey and Syria and the importance of the HDP´s ongoing democratic struggle in Turkey. read more
august 02, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the need to intensifiy the struggle for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, the importance of support for the resistance in Turkey´s prisons, the succesful resistance against Turkey´s attacks on South Kurdistan/North Iraq, the support of the international powers for Turkey´s war crimes in South Kurdistan, Turkey´s latest massacre in the South Kurdish Zaxo area, Turkey´s deliberate ecological destruction in Kurdistan, the feed for a struggle against the consequences of the Treaty of Lausanne, the genocide against the Êzidî population of Şengal [Sinjar] on August 3, 2014 and the upcoming anniversary of the August 15 Offensive. read more
july 11, 2022
An interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the isolation policy against Abdullah Öcalan, the guerrilla´s resistance against Turkish attacks on South Kurdistan, the activities of the Turkish intelligence service MIT in South Kurdistan, the likelihood of new attacks by Turkey on North and East Syria, the crisis in Iraq and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia war on the Middle East. read more
june 21, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the political and legal struggle against the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the freedom vigil in Strasbourg, rumors about talks with Abdullah Öcalan, the use of ‘tactical nuclear weapons’ by the Turkish army, the intensity and political significance of the current war in South Kurdistan and Erdogan and Bahceli’s fear of being held accountable for the defeat in South Kurdistan. read more
june 16, 2022
An extensive interview with Xebat Andok, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the international powers behind the KDP, the war of the KDP against the Kurdistan Freedom Movement, the KDP´s policy in South Kurdistan and toward the other parts of Kurdistan and the KDP´s attempts to prevent the national unity of the Kurdish people. read more
may 24, 2022
Parts of an interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including Turkey´s isolation policy against Abdullah Öcalan, the death penalty in Turkey´s prisons, the danger of Turkey´s attacks on South Kurdistan for the whole Middle East, the danger of Iraq falling apart, the harm inflicted on the Kurdish People by the KDP´s policy, the recent murder of the Kurdish patriot Mihemed Zekî Çelebî in Süleymaniye, the huge pressure on the HDP in Turkey, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Kurdistan, the blackmailing of Sweden and Finland by Turkey, the need for a democratic solution in Şengal [Sinjar] and Turkey´s destructive Syria policy. read more
may 13, 2022
An interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, about the continued international efforts to bring an end to Abdullah Öcalan´s isolation, the most recent developments regarding Turkey´s attacks on South Kurdistan, the latest attacks of the Iraqi army on Şengal [Sinjar] and the importance of increased international protest against Turkey´s war policy. read more
may 11, 2022
An interview with Besê Hozat, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including the KDP´s role in Turkey´s attacks on South Kurdistan, Iraq´s recent attacks on Sinjar, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Middle East, the protest of South Kurdistan´s society against Turkey´s attacks, the resistance of the guerrilla forces and possible early elections in Turkey. read more
may 03, 2022
An interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, about the latest developments in Kurdistan, the Middle East and the world, including Turkey´s occupation attacks on South Kurdistan, NATO´s support for these attacks, the KDP´s collaboration with Turkey, the importance of the resistance against Turkish fascism, Iraq´s attacks on Sinjar, the ongoing isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, and the situation in Turkey´s prisons. read more
may 01, 2022
An interview with Zagros Hîwa, KCK Spokesperson, about the role of NATO in Ukraine and Kurdistan, Turkey´s new comprehensive attacks on South Kurdistan and the support it receives from international and regional powers for its occupation policy in the Middle East. read more
april 20, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and the international struggle for his freedom, the responsibility of the English state for the genocide in Kurdistan, the massacres in Turkey´s prisons, the reason for Turkey´s economic and social crisis, the failure of Turkey´s official opposition parties, a war in all of Turkey, the silence of Baghdad and Erbil against Turkey´s occupation, the risks of international support for the AKP-MHP, the danger of a war all over South Kurdistan and May 1. read now
March 15, 2022
In an exclusive interview Elif Ronahi, member of the KCK General Presidential Council, speaks about the characteristics of the Turkish state`s genocidal policy, the global history of genocides and ways for the peoples of the world to defend themselves against the systematic annihilation of their cultures and languages. read now
march 07, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the low expectations from international institutions regarding bringing an end to the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the war in Ukraine, the dangerous consequences of the collaboration of the KDP with the Turkish state, the unclear political program of Turkey`s opposition parties, the role of the HDP in broadening the Democracy Alliance in Turkey and the need to increase the support for the resistance in Turkey`s prisons. read now
february 02, 2022
An extensive interview with KCK co-Chair Besê Hozat. Hozat talks about the ongoing imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, the new international campaign against the listing of the PKK as a terrorist organization, the recent attack on an IS-prison in Hesekê, the HDP´s efforts to build a democratic coalition and the attacks of AKP-MHP fascism on women, artists and journalists in Turkey and North Kurdistan. read now
january 19, 2022
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the complicity of international powers in the ongoing imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, the inability of Turkey`s political parties to solve the country`s problems, the results of the war in Kurdistan in 2021, the need for Turkey`s opposition to take a stance against the war in Kurdistan, the widespread torture, terror and fascism in Turkey and the HDP as the only real threat for the AKP-MHP regime. watch now
january 01, 2022
Parts of an interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair. Cemil Bayik talks about the strong international campaign for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan, the failure of the Turkish state’s plans in 2021, the state`s pressure, torture and murder in Turkish prisons, the defeat of the Turkish state in the Garê region in February 2021, the successful resistance of the guerrillas against Turkey`s attacks on Metîna, Zap and Avaşîn, the international responsibility for Turkey’s use of chemical weapons, the collaboration of the KDP with the Turkish state, the importance of the international women’s struggle, the need for a democratic alliance in Turkey against the AKP-MHP government, the deliberate ecological destruction by the Turkish State in Kurdistan, the economic crisis in Turkey, the foreseeable end of the AKP-MHP government, Turkey’s attacks on Rojava, a solution of the problems in Syria, the Ezidi`s demand for autonomy of Sinjar, the increased instability after the Iraqi elections and the tensions between the USA and Iran. read now
December 06, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the latest decision of the Council of Europe regarding the imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, the torture in Turkey`s prisons, the successful resistance against Turkey`s attacks on South Kurdistan, the failure of the international community to investigate Turkey`s use of chemical weapons, the reasons for the crisis in Turkey, the wrong policy of Turkey`s main opposition parties and the need for the HDP to form a broad democratic alliance. watch now
November 15, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the dangerous consequences of the ongoing imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan, the increased threat of new attacks on Rojava, the anti-Kurdish hostility in Turkish politics, the current situation of refugees on the border of Belarus and Poland, the importance of the upcoming International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 and the 43rd anniversary of the foundation of the PKK. watch now
October 25, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the demand of British trade unions for Abdullah Öcalan`s freedom, the collaboration of the KDP with the Turkish state, the results of the elections in Iraq, the ongoing use of chemical weapons by the Turkish state in South Kurdistan and the threat of new Turkish attacks on Rojava. watch now
October 14, 2021
Parts of an interview with KCK co-Chair Besê Hozat. Hozat talks about the war crimes committed by the Turkish state in South Kurdistan, the current state of US-Turkey relationships, the threat of new attacks on Rojava and the international support for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan. read now
October 14, 2021
Parts of an interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council. Mustafa Karasu talks about the massive use of chemical weapons by the Turkish army in South Kurdistan, Turkey`s desire to occupy all of South Kurdistan, US-President Biden`s latest statement on Syria, the role of the PKK in Rojava, the central role of Abdullah Öcalan for the solution of the Kurdish question, possible interlocutors for the solution of the Kurdish question in Turkey and the declaration recently published by the HDP. watch now
september 28, 2021
Parts of an interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair. Cemil Bayik talks about the war crimes committed by Turkey as part of its ongoing attacks on South Kurdistan, the silence of NATO and its member states towards Turkey`s war crimes, the hope and inspiration Abdullah Öcalan`s resistance has given millions of people all over the world, Erdogan`s renewed threats to attack Rojava, the central importance of international solidarity for the protection of Rojava and Abdullah Öcalan`s vision for a solution of the Kurdish question in Turkey. watch now
september 23, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about Turkey`s attacks on South Kurdistan, the ongoing imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan on the Turkish prison island Imrali, the desperate attempts of AKP-MHP-fascism to prevent its collapse and Turkey`s dangerous political efforts in the Middle East. watch now
august 23, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the current situation in Afghanistan, the struggle against the total isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the guerrilla`s successful resistance against Turkey`s occupation attacks on South Kurdistan, the latest Turkish attacks on Sinjar, a possible political solution for Syria and the need for a stronger struggle against the global ecological crisis. watch now
august 15, 2021
Parts of an interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council. Mustafa Karasu talks about the current attempts of the KDP to provoke a war with the PKK in South Kurdistan, the EU`s responsibility for the ongoing isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the forest fires in Turkey and the significance of the guerrilla offensive on August 15, 1984. watch now
july 31, 2021
In an extensive interview, Sozdar Avesta, member of the KCK General Presidential Council, talks about the importance of Êzîdî history and culture for Kurdistan and the Middle East, the many attacks on the Êzîdî community in the last centuries, the genocide of 2014, the need for the Êzîdî community to return to its homeland, today`s success of the Self-Administration of Sinjar and the resistance of Sinjar`s population against the Baghdad-Erbil deal of October 9, 2020. watch now
July 15, 2021
Parts of an interview with Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair. Cemil Bayik talks about the use of chemical weapons by the Turkish state against the guerrilla in South Kurdistan, the importance of the international initiative `Defend Kurdistan` and the close ties between Germany and Turkey. read now
june 21, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the urgent need for information concerning the situation of Abdullah Öcalan, the use of Islamist mercenaries by the Turkish army in South Kurdistan, the historical US-KDP ties, the most important results of the latest NATO summit and the importance of the HDP for the democratization of Turkey. watch now
june 07, 2021
Parts of an interview with Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council. Mustafa Karasu talks about the political reasons for the ongoing total isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the use of chemical weapons during the Turkish attacks on South Kurdistan and the support of the KDP for them, the recent attack on the refugee camp Maxmur in South Kurdistan, the mob structures within the Turkish state and US and EU support for Turkey`s genocide against the Kurdish people. watch now
June 01, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the international support for Abdullah Öcalan`s freedom, the all-out attacks of the Turkish AKP-MHP regime against Rojava and South Kurdistan, the urgent need for protests against the Turkish occupation of South Kurdistan, the importance of Sedat Peker`s confessions and the dangerous mentality of the mob rule in Turkey. watch now
May 22, 2021
In the name of the KCK Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council, calls on all revolutionary-democratic forces of the peoples of the world, all workers, women and oppressed communities to show their solidarity with the Kurdish people and the Kurdish Freedom Movement. He calls for a united struggle against the heavy Turkish attacks on South Kurdistan and the fascist AKP-MHP regime. watch now
May 22, 2021
In an interview Mustafa Karasu, member of the KCK Executive Council, comments on the legitimacy of the Palestinian struggle and its significance for the freedom struggle of the Kurdish people. He also calls on everybody to take a clear stance against the Kurdish genocide of the AKP-MHP regime. watch now
May 20, 2021
May 10, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the necessity of effective and determined actions against Turkish fascism, international support for the AKP-MHP fascism, the importance of the PKK for preventing the Kurdish genocide and the serious threats that come with the current attacks on South Kurdistan. watch now
april 22, 2021
Parts of an interview with Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council. Duran Kalkan talks about the `Day of the Armenian Genocide`, EU support for Turkey, the necessary attitude for the struggle for democracy, the need for an intensified struggle and May 1. watch now
april 15, 2021
In an interview with `Responsible Statecraft`, a publication of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Cemil Bayik answers questions about the PKK`s policy, the war with Turkey, the Turkish operation in Gare, the US approach towards the PKK, the US and EU Middle East policy and the political situation in Iraq. read now or download as brochure
april 12, 2021
In an exclusive interview Cemil Bayik, KCK co-Chair, gives an insight into the political strategy of the KCK. He explains how the KCK evaluates the NATO policy in the Middle East, the strategy the KCK seeks to pursue together with the international democratic forces and what kind of relations the KCK wants to establish with other peoples and democratic forces. watch now
march 27, 2021
Part two of a comprehensive interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the threat to close down the HDP, Turkey`s decision to leave the Istanbul Convention, the support of Rojava for Abdullah Öcalan, a KDP attack on Newroz day, the ongoing hunger strikes, the characteristics of PKK militants, the importance of Abdullah Öcalan`s birthday and the protests for justice of the families Senyasar and Izol in Turkey. Read now or download as brochure
march 27, 2021
Part One of a comprehensive interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the meaning of the claims about Abdullah Öcalan`s health spread by the Turkish state, the worldwide protests in response to these claims, the most important political messages of this year`s Newroz, the historical and current meaning of Newroz, the attacks of the Turkish state on the population in North Kurdistan and the impact of the Gare resistance and the guerrilla`s Newroz celebrations in the mountains. watch now
february 24, 2021
In an exclusive interview Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, gives an insight into the ideological and political tenets of the KCK. He explains how Democratic Modernity constitutes a solution to the problems of Capitalist Modernity, the democratization of all realms of life through `Democratic Autonomy`, how `Democratic Confederalism` can solve the crisis caused by the nation state paradigm and the concept of a `Democratic Nation` as an alternative to the monist `state nation`. watch now
january 29, 2021
KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik talks about the anniversary of Abdullah Öcalan`s imprisonment, the reasons for the growing international support for Abdullah Öcalan`s freedom, the recent visit of the Turkish Defense Minister to Iraq and South Kurdistan, the threats of Turkey to attack Sinjar, Maxmur and Derik, the ongoing talk about reforms in Turkey and the EU support for the Turkish regime, the resistance in the mountains and cities against the regime of Erdogan and Bahceli and the progress and importance of the current KCK campaign `End isolation, fascism and occupation – Time to ensure freedom`. watch now
november 26, 2020
Part Two of a comprehensive interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the necessary steps to avoid a new war in South Kurdistan, the latest talk about reforms in Turkey and the general situation of the Turkish regime, the policy of the Turkish state against the Kurdish society in North Kurdistan (southeast Turkey) and ways to defend themselves against them, the importance of the ongoing resistance of the guerrilla and the increasing urban guerrilla actions of the HBDH and YPS in Turkish cities. watch now
november 26, 2020
Part One of a comprehensive interview with KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik about the continuation of Abdullah Öcalan`s isolation despite increasing international criticism, the achievements of the PKK`s 42 year-long struggle, the PKK`s global role in the resistance against Capitalist Modernity and its internationalist policy, the first three months of the ongoing KCK campaign „End isolation, fascism, occupation – Time to ensure freedom“ and the latest developments in Sinjar following the Baghdad-Erbil deal of October 9, 2020. watch now
november 7, 2020
Duran Kalkan, member of the KCK Executive Council, comments on the Baghdad-Erbil deal on Sinjar which was made public on October 9, 2020. watch now
november 2, 2020
KCK co-Chair Besê Hozat talks about the recent decision of the Turkish state to increase the isolation of Abdullah Öcalan, the progress of the ongoing KCK campaign „End isolation, fascism, occupation – Time to ensure freedom“, the critical state of the AKP-MHP-regime in Turkey, the importance of “World Kobanê Day” and the current situation in Rojava, the dangers resulting from the Baghdad-Erbil deal on Sinjar made public on October 9, 2020, the deployment of KDP troops in guerrilla held areas of South Kurdistan and the importance of the guerrilla in the mountains, the urban guerrilla in Turkish cities and the protests of women and the youth. watch now
october 9, 2020
KCK co-Chair Cemil Bayik talks about Abdullah Öcalan`s resistance in the Imrali prison island, the international policy behind his imprisonment, the goal of the latest KCK campaign „End isolation, fascism, occupation – Time to ensure freedom“, the importance of the recently announced “International Day for the Freedom of Abdullah Öcalan”, the necessary steps to successfully defend Rojava, the influence the Kobanê resistance and the international solidarity still play today, the reasons for the latest arrest of many HDP members in Turkey and the effect of the attack on a peace rally in Ankara on October 10, 2015 on Turkey today. watch now