“Achieving the unity between them, which is called, is not an option but a historical necessity. Ocalan describes the road map of a new era. It would be over -service to limit the issue of disarmament, “says Siri Surreya Oder, the MP of the Filuism of Peace and Democracy (DEM), who, on February 27, read in Turkish the heavy appeal of his influence.
The interview with Oder, who had called Ocalan’s “father” on a recorded visit to prison in 2014, took place a week ago.
Between its interim government, under Ahmed al-Sara, and the Kurdish Syrian democratic forces, the step again sought him to ask him whether the development in Damascus could influence the course of Ocalan’s peace initiative.
The answer he gave was that “the DEM cannot yet talk about these issues”.
How many times did you meet with Ocalan in Imrali? In what state is it? Is it optimistic that a peacekeeping agreement will be reached this time, after the “shipwreck” older?
“We had met many times between 2013 and 2015. Since 2015, Ocalan has been put in very strict isolation. With the latest developments, I had the opportunity to see him three times. Despite the 26 years of isolation, it has superhuman power and spiritual concentration. The last time we saw him in Imrali, he was dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic as ever. He had a good understanding of the whole process of the routes. It is my honor to be part of Ocalan’s appeal, which is the beginning of a historical period that could affect the entire dynamics of the area. I also know that this implies enormous responsibility. “
What can really change with the message of peace that the 75 -year -old founder of the PKK addressed?
“His call marks the beginning of a new era, not only for Turkey but for the whole region. It is the only way out for all those who live in this area. “
If it succeeds, what changes will we see?
“There will be radical transformations. Ocalan’s historic Turkish -Turkish alliance is in fact a broader search for an equal, free and peaceful coexistence of all peoples in the region. We have to succeed. Achieving this section is not an option, but a historical necessity. “
Does the deal only concern Turkey’s Kurds? One of the ambiguous points at Ocalan’s call to PKK is that it did not refer to the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
“The framework that Ocalan has set is extremely clear. Describes the roadmap of a new era. It would be over -service to limit the issue of disarmament, as if it were only technical. Ocalan’s interlocutor is primarily the PKK, as is the Turkish state. If there are questions in the public’s mind about who covers this call and how, the obstacle is the isolation imposed on Ocalan, which must be lifted. “
Odter when reading Ocalan’s unkind.
A prerequisite for the dissolution of the PKK is presumed to be the constitutional review of Article 66 for the recognition of Kurdish ethnicity within Turkey? Therefore, the founder of the PKK throws the “ball” into the Turkish government?
“As long as the Kurds lead this new transformation process, the countries of the region – and Turkey – cannot continue their course with the old mentality. So yes, constitutional and legal changes must be made in Turkey. “
What exactly does the PKK ask for from the Turkish state to disarm?
“I do not know what the PKK wants, but the demands of the Kurdish people and the oppressed parts of society in Turkey are extremely clear. The main demand of all is to secure minimal democratic conditions. That is why it gives birth to violence. In addition, removing the bans of the Kurdish language is also a key request. No one has given up these requirements. “
Is Ocalan recognized as the leader of all PKK branches or now, after so many years in prison, is a symbolic leadership?
“All the organized structures of the Kurdish people have stated that they are standing behind Ocalan. The PKK has announced that it will fulfill its appeal. The Kurds in Syria accept Ocalan as their leader, ideologically and spiritually. “
Let me ask you a query discussed. Is it possible that Ocalan’s request was made for the main purpose of being liberated from the prison where he has been held since 1999, in order to live in the last years of his life free?
“This is a simplistic and shallow approach. Ocalan has made no personal requirement to date. “
If the Turkish state proves to be a bona fide interlocutor and does constitutional reforms, will the Kurds support the new Erdogan nomination for the presidency?
“Let me reiterate that the issue discussed is not a tool or mechanism for current political issues. When we talk about a 100 -year problem and a change process for the next century and the whole region, the reduction of the issue to a party A or person B would mean that we do not understand the issue. “
But do you not answer the question of whether the Kurds will support Erdogan’s candidacy in the 2028 presidential election?
“The issue you are referring to has never been discussed. A new Constitution is our unchanging request for years and requires social consensus. It must be discussed and agreed not only with the government but also with the whole opposition. “
