Van (Wan) branch of the “Great Freedom March,” which was initiated to demand the physical freedom of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the people in Çınar (Xana Axpar) district of Amed on its 12th day. The delegation, consisting of Keskin Bayındır, Co-Chair of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), MPs from the Peoples’ Equality and Democratic Party (DEM Party), Co-Chair of the Med Convicts and Detainees Families Legal Solidarity Associations Federation (MED TUHAD-FED), Emine Kaya, and representatives from civil society organizations, held public meetings in homes after their program in the district.
Speaking at the public meetings, MPs from the DEM Party made evaluations regarding the meaning and importance of the march they initiated. They emphasized that many problems are occurring in Kurdistan and Turkey, and the root cause of these problems is the unresolved Kurdish issue. The MPs stated that the solution to these problems lies in the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan. Emphasizing the need for women, in particular, to wage a strong struggle against isolation, the speakers called for solidarity, stating that everyone should stand with them in their struggle against isolation.
Citizens who expressed their opinions during the meetings also emphasized the importance of Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom. They stated that the sacrifices made in Kurdistan so far have not been in vain and that they will escalate the struggle against isolation.
The meetings continued with the singing of Kurdish songs accompanied by def drums.
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