Stating that the success of the process initiated under the leadership of Öcalan will make a great contribution to the economy, Ömer Fırat, the director of Riha Chamber of Industry and Commerce, called for the opening of border gates as the first step.
Evaluating their visit to North and East Syria, Philip Degenhardt from the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation emphasized the importance of recognizing the AANES, stating: “From a leftist perspective, I can say this is the most promising model.”
Israel launched a comprehensive attack on Iran. While the Iranian media announced that many people, including the Chief of General Staff Mohammad Baqeri, lost their lives after the attack, statements came from countries.
ISIG announced that at least 770 child workers lost their lives in workplace homicides in 12 and a half years.
HPG announced that air and ground attacks continue with all kinds of weapons.
Mustafa Çukur, father of Rozerin Çukur, stated that everyone must support the process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan, saying, “I lost my child, but enough is enough, no one else should lose their children.”
Speaking about their expectations from the current process, citizens criticized the new judicial reform package, stating that the continued imprisonment of political prisoners increases distrust toward the state.
Mehmet Abay, who lost his daughter Dilan in the fight against ISIS in Kobanê, emphasized that despite the deep suffering endured by Kurds, they still want peace. He called on the state to take sincere steps toward achieving it.
Villagers in Elkê, who have long suffered under “security” policies, say they support the new process, but stress that a lasting peace depends on concrete steps taken by the state.
Louise Regan, International Secretary of the UK’s National Education Union (NEU) and one of the coordinators of the “Freedom for Öcalan, Solution to the Kurdish Question” campaign, emphasized that any progress in the new process depends on the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan.
The Human Rights Association (IHD) made a statement in front of Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison, saying that the 10th Judicial Package failed to meet expectations and called for the urgent release of ill prisoners without the need for any legal procedures.
Wergenima, a village in Gever that has faced restricted anty and exit since 2016, is surrounded by military towers and border walls. In the village, which resembles a prison, not only cultural activities but even breathing is prohibited due to the dusty roads.
Ekrem Şahin, brother of Nihat Şahin, a prisoner whose release has been postponed for 30 years, stated that the Administration and Observation Boards should be abolished for social peace.
Amed citizens embracing the call made by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February said, "Abdullah Öcalan must be free and the Parliament must take steps for the process to move forward."
Perişan Özlü, who lost her husband as a result of heavy torture by the state and her son and daughter in the clashes, stated that she wants peace despite all the pain and persecution and said that they stand by Abdullah Öcalan.