KCK affirms commitment to Ocalan's messages, projects his release in 2025
On Tuesday, the KCK's executive co-presidency issued their statement, describing Ocalan's latest messages as a "manifesto" that will lead their actions in the coming year.
Dec. 31, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK - Koma Civakên Kurdistanê) has issued a New Year's message that reflects both optimism for Kurdish-Turkish relations and unwavering commitment to Abdullah Ocalan's recent diplomatic propositions.
This development follows a potentially crucial moment in Turkey's approach to the Kurdish question.
On Tuesday, the KCK's executive co-presidency issued their statement, describing Ocalan's latest messages as a "manifesto" that will lead their actions in the coming year.
Their claim that Ocalan will be released in the coming year signifies a significant prediction that aligns with recent diplomatic developments, specifically following Ocalan's meeting with the DEM Party delegation.
The organization's vision extends beyond Ocalan's possible release, signifying a broader change in regional politics.
The KCK sees this as a catalyst for solving the Kurdish question, promoting democratic reforms in Turkey, and promoting peace throughout the region and globally.
This statement gains certain importance when viewed alongside Ocalan's latest meeting with the DEM Party delegation on Dec. 28, 2024.
During this meeting, Ocalan expressed readiness to positively engage with the dialogue initiative proposed by Turkish President Erdoğan and MHP leader Bahçeli.
As clarified in the DEM Party's statement, Ocalan was reported to be in good health and high spirits, offering "positive solution proposals" to cope with regional challenges.
The convergence of these developments - Ocalan's expressed willingness for dialogue, the KCK's confirmation of his leadership, and their optimistic forecast about his release - proposes a possible new phase in Turkish-Kurdish relations.
This comes at a time when numerous political actors, including both government and opposition parties, have shown openness to addressing the Kurdish question through institutional channels.