KNK calls for national unity and solidarity on the occasion of the new year

The KNK Executive Council congratulated the people of Kurdistan and the peoples of the world on the New Year and invited all Kurdistan forces to support Leader Öcalan’s call.


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NEWS DESK
Wednesday, 1 January 2025


The Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) Executive Council issued a message on the occasion of the new year, stating the following:

"For our people, the year we left behind was a year of total resistance. It was a year of great struggle in all four parts of Kurdistan. In Northern Kurdistan, the attacks of the Turkish state continued uninterruptedly. All the dynamics of our people, especially the guerrilla forces, resisted these tough attacks with great sacrifice and heroism. With this resistance, the enemy's attacks and plans were frustrated. Erdoğan and Turkish state officials had frequently stated at the beginning of spring that they would completely liquidate the Kurdish movement. However, the guerrillas and our resilient people put up great resistance and negated these claims. In particular, the legendary resistance in Xakurkê, Metîna, Zap and Avaşîn became the symbol of this year. Newroz, celebrated all over Kurdistan, reflected the spirit of our people’s resistance. In addition, in the local elections, the Kurdish people claimed their will and defended their cities. In Northern Kurdistan, the resistance continues in every field. The resistance in prisons, in the political arena and in guerrilla areas today is sacred and legendary.

Although Southern Kurdistan has a constitutionally federal status, the status of the disputed regions (regions covered by article 140) remains unclear. In Kirkuk, Xaneqîn and other disputed regions, Kurds have been displaced and the demographic structure changed. Since the ISIS attacks, Shengal has still not been liberated and the IDPs have not been able to return. In addition, attacks by the Turkish state continue. There have been no parliamentary elections in Southern Kurdistan for more than two years and so far, no steps have been taken for a parliament, government or regional presidency. The economic crisis is deepening and the people are in a difficult situation. The future of Iraq is also uncertain. Turkey's occupation steps in Southern Kurdistan are increasing. In view of this situation, it is necessary to ensure national unity and to increase the resistance against occupation.

The struggle for freedom in Eastern Kurdistan continues despite all forms of oppression. The Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Woman, Life, Freedom) revolution continues despite all the obstacles. The Iranian state, like Turkey, has increased its attacks and pressure. However, the hope for a democratic change has also emerged in this process.

A de facto status in Rojava has been in place for 13 years. This is a great achievement and must be protected and recognised in every way. However, the Turkish state takes every opportunity to destroy these gains. Attacks against Rojava continue and the living spaces of the people are targeted. For this reason, the Kurdish people and their friends must take action to protect Rojava. The protection of Rojava is the protection of all Kurdistan.

In the Middle East, a process generally referred to as the 3rd World War is taking place. This war serves the interests of the states that occupy Kurdistan. The Kurdish people should carefully monitor this process and turn these threats into opportunities through national unity.

As the KNK, we believe that the Kurdish people must act in national unity and solidarity in this historic process. We wish 2025 to be a year of peace, freedom and success for our people."