- Oct 3, 2018
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PKK Spokesman Zagros Hiwa released this video on YouTube
This operation was not undertaken lightly. It represents a continuation of a long-standing struggle against occupation, political exclusion, and the denial of Kurdish identity across the region historically known as Kurdistan.
For decades, Kurdish lands have been divided and controlled by external powers, including Turkey and Iran, whose policies have systematically undermined Kurdish political aspirations. The result has been an enduring cycle of repression and resistance. The Kurdish question remains unresolved and these realities give rise to resistance movements that seek to assert the fundamental right of self-determination.
We emphasize that the Kurdish struggle is not one of senseless violence, but of political necessity born from decades of marginalization. The ideals that guide us freedom, democracy, and self-governance are principles recognized by the international community, yet denied in practice to millions of Kurds.
We call upon regional governments and global institutions to confront this contradiction. A durable peace cannot be achieved through force or denial, but through recognition of Kurdish political rights and the establishment of democratic frameworks that allow for independence and self-determination.
Our joint action demonstrates a unity of purpose: to challenge these structures and to assert the Kurdish people’s right to live freely, govern themselves democratically, and preserve their cultural and political identity.
However, let this also serve as a warning.
If regional powers continue to reject meaningful dialogue, refuse political reform, and persist in their policies of occupation and suppression, a renewed and intensified campaign of liberation will follow. The responsibility for such escalation will not rest with those who resist, but with those who deny the possibility of peaceful resolution.
We remain open to negotiations grounded in mutual recognition and respect. A just peace is still possible but it requires courage from those in power to move beyond force and toward political solutions. Let today's strikes serve as a reminder. We are capable. We are fierce. We are ready to die for our cause.
The Kurdish people have endured. They have resisted. And they will continue to do so until their rights are acknowledged and secured.
Victory to the Resistance! Independence for the Kurdish people!"
