PKK urges Turkey to free Ocalan, warns peace process will halt

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Turkey Must Act on Ocalan's Freedom for Peace Process to Succeed, PKK Warns

A senior Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) commander has issued a stark warning to Turkey: release imprisoned founder Abdullah Ocalan and take concrete steps towards advancing the peace process, or risk halting it altogether. In a statement, Amed Malazgirt said that all steps initiated by Ocalan had been taken and that the group would now wait for the Turkish state to act.

The PKK has two main demands: Ocalan's freedom and recognition of the Kurdish people in Turkey. Female senior commander Serda Mazlum Gabar stressed that as long as Ocalan is imprisoned, the Kurdish people cannot be free, nor can the guerrillas themselves feel truly free.

Ocalan, 76, has been holding the peace process from his cell on Imrali island since 1999. Turkish lawmakers visited him earlier this week, marking a rare gesture of goodwill.

Despite this, tensions remain high. The PKK has taken several significant steps towards ending its decades-long conflict with Turkey, including formally renouncing its armed struggle and holding ceremonies in which fighters burned their weapons. However, Ankara must now follow suit.

"We have committed to not using weapons against the Turkish state," Malazgirt said. "By establishing this committee, the Turkish state has made a positive move, but it is not the only action needed. We are closely monitoring this mission."

The PKK's stance is clear: Turkey must take concrete steps towards peace if it hopes to succeed. Otherwise, the group will continue its struggle, using different methods, but ultimately, the guerrilla way of life cannot be eradicated.

Turkey has set up a cross-party parliamentary commission to lay the groundwork for the peace process and prepare a legal framework for the political integration of the PKK and its fighters. However, Malazgirt warned that this is just a starting point, and more must be done.

As Ocalan's leadership remains in prison, the Kurdish people remain trapped. The PKK's message to Turkey is clear: release Ocalan, recognize Kurdish rights, and the path to peace will begin. Anything less, and the guerrilla way of life will continue to haunt Turkey.
 
I think its crazy that turkey has been holding onto this guy for so long 🤯. He's basically been a hostage in his own country for 25 years! The PKK is literally saying "hey, we're done fighting, but only if you let us be free". Its like trying to make friends with someone who holds your keys 💸. You gotta let them go first, or the whole thing falls apart. And its not just about Ocalan, its about recognizing the Kurdish people as a whole 🌎. I mean, they deserve some basic rights and freedom of expression too. The PKK is taking all these steps towards peace, but turkey needs to match that effort 🤝. They're playing with fire if they dont take this seriously 🔥.
 
I think its really time for turkey to take action on oc Alan's freedom, im not saying it was his fault or anything but its been 26 years now & im a old geezer who remembers when the whole thing started, & honestly its getting old. The PKKs got done with their part, they've burned all their guns, they're ready to talk, but turkey needs to meet them half way, or else its gonna be more of the same. I mean whats the point in having a peace process if you not gonna follow through on it? Im not saying turkey is evil or anything, just that sometimes u gotta take a chance & trust ppl, or else u'll never get anywhere
 
😕 I'm really worried about Abdullah Ocalan being held captive for so long. It's like he's being used as a bargaining chip between the Turkish state and the PKK 🤝. I think it's time for Turkey to take concrete steps towards peace, like releasing Ocalan and recognizing Kurdish rights 🌟. The PKK has already shown that they're committed to ending their armed struggle, but it seems like the Turkish government is just talking the talk 💬. The Kurdish people deserve freedom and equality, just like anyone else in Turkey 👍. I'm really concerned that if Turkey doesn't act soon, the conflict will escalate again 🚨. It's time for a change! 😊
 
🤔 The only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. 🌟
 
I'm really worried about this situation. I think it's crazy that Turkey still hasn't released Ocalan after all these years 🤯. The PKK is right, as long as he's in prison, no peace can happen. It's like they're saying "we'll talk, but you have to let us out first" 🚫. And even if Turkey sets up this parliamentary commission and all that jazz, it won't mean anything if Ocalan isn't free 🙅‍♂️. The PKK has shown that they're serious about ending the conflict, but Ankara needs to match their efforts. This is getting old... like, what's taking so long?! 😩
 
I'm keeping an eye on this one - gotta say, I think the Turkish government needs to take some serious action ASAP 🕰️. It's not like they haven't had enough time to figure out what's gonna work. The PKK is giving 'em a clear ultimatum: release Ocalan or risk it all 😬. And let's be real, Ocalan's been holding the peace process hostage for years, literally 🚫. If Turkey thinks they can just keep him locked up and everything will magically resolve itself, think again 💔.

The fact that they've got a cross-party commission set up is a good start, but it's all about follow-through at this point 🤝. The PKK isn't messing around - they're saying we gotta see some real action from the Turkish state if we wanna move forward 🚀. And honestly, I think the Kurdish people deserve better than to be stuck in limbo while Ocalan sits in prison 🕊️.

I'm kinda hoping this is gonna be a turning point for Turkey and the PKK - we need to see some serious progress on recognizing Kurdish rights and all that jazz 💪. Anything less, it's just more of the same old stalemate 💔.
 
I feel like I'm back in the 90s when Abdullah Ocalan was first imprisoned 🤯. It's crazy how much time has passed and yet the situation is still so dire for Kurds in Turkey. The PKK's demands seem reasonable, especially with Ocalan being released – it's been a long time coming, right? 🕰️ 26 years is an eternity, you know?

I just wish Turkey would take concrete steps towards peace like Malazgirt said 🚧. It's not just about the PKK, it's about the Kurdish people as a whole. They're still waiting for recognition of their rights, and as long as Ocalan is in prison, they can't feel truly free.

This new cross-party parliamentary commission sounds promising 🤝, but I hope Turkey doesn't get too caught up in bureaucracy. The PKK has already shown that it's willing to disarm, now it's time for the Turkish state to follow suit 🔫.

It's all about taking a step forward, not backward 🔄. If Turkey wants to succeed in this peace process, it needs to make some serious moves soon. Anything less and the guerrilla way of life will just keep on going 💔.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... 🤯 Turkey's got a chance to make amends with its Kurdish people, but it's all about the timing, right? I mean, Ocalan's been in prison for decades, and the PKK is saying that as long as he's locked up, they can't truly be free. It's like, what even is freedom, anyway? Is it just a word, or is it something we experience in our daily lives?

And then there's this idea of recognition – it's not just about Ocalan being released, but also about acknowledging the Kurdish people as a legitimate entity within Turkey. I mean, think about it... for years, they've been fighting for their rights, and now they're saying that if Turkey wants to succeed in peace talks, it needs to take a hard look at its own policies.

It's like, we've got this whole thing where we say "peace" is the answer, but what does that even mean? Is it just a euphemism for "let's just calm down and talk about our differences"? Or is it something more profound? Like, can peace truly be achieved if one side is still holding onto power?

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I do know that the PKK's stance on this is clear: Turkey needs to take concrete steps towards peace, or risk continuing down a path of violence. It's like... we're all just trying to figure this out as we go along, right?
 
🤔 I think Turkey's gotta step up its game here. Releasing Abdullah Ocalan from prison is not just a gesture, it's a necessity for the peace process to succeed. The PKK's got two main demands, and if they're not met, things are gonna get ugly. 🚫 It's all about giving the Kurdish people some rights and freedom, you know? Turkey's been trying to find its way on this for decades, but it's time to put their money where their mouth is.

Ankara needs to take concrete steps towards peace, like recognizing the Kurdish people as an official minority group. The PKK's already taken a big step by renouncing armed struggle, but now it's Turkey's turn. They can't just set up a committee and expect everything to magically work out. It's time for some real action.

The PKK's not gonna stop until they see some progress, and honestly, neither should Turkey. This is a matter of national security, and if they don't take it seriously, things could get outta hand. 🚨 So yeah, I think Turkey needs to act fast and make some serious concessions to the PKK. Anything less would be a waste of time. 💯
 
🤔 Turkey needs to take the PKK seriously if it wants to succeed in their peace process 🚫💔. Releasing Abdullah Ocalan is a must, he's been holding everything together from his cell for so long. The fact that Turkish lawmakers visited him recently is a good start, but it's not enough 💪🏽. Turkey needs to take concrete steps towards recognizing the Kurdish people's rights and freedoms 🌎. Until then, the PKK will keep fighting in different ways, and it won't be easy for Turkey to eradicate their guerrilla way of life 💥. The PKK is making all the right moves by renouncing armed struggle and burning their weapons, but now it's time for Turkey to follow suit 🔪🔫. If Turkey doesn't act soon, things could get really messy 🌪️.
 
TBH I think this whole thing with Ocalan and the PKK is super complex 🤯. On one hand, you've got Turkey trying to move forward with a peace process that's been stuck for ages 💪. But on the other hand, the PKK is like "hold up, we need concrete steps" 🙅‍♂️. I get it, releasing Ocalan would be a major step in the right direction, but can Turkey really just give up on security concerns? It's like trying to solve a puzzle with too many pieces 🧩. The PKK is willing to put down its guns and all that, but if Turkey isn't serious about recognizing Kurdish rights then what's the point? I feel like this whole thing is going to keep playing out until someone gets hurt 💔.
 
🤔 I think it's pretty obvious that Turkey needs to step up its game when it comes to Abdullah Ocalan's freedom 🕊️. The PKK is already taking major steps towards peace, like burning their weapons and renouncing armed struggle 💥, but if Turkey doesn't meet them halfway, it's just gonna keep the cycle of violence going. I mean, come on, 76 years in prison is way too long for a guy who's trying to broker peace 🙄. The Kurdish people deserve recognition and rights, and if Turkey wants to actually make progress with the peace process, they need to start taking concrete action 💪. It's not rocket science!
 
🤷‍♂️ like, come on Turkey... you're trying to play nice with the PKK but still got one dude in prison 🚫😒 Abdullah Ocalan's been holding it down for decades already 🕰️ and now you want him free so you can start talking peace? 💬 it's about time, don't @ me. The PKK's got its guns down (literally) and is trying to move forward but Turkey needs to step up its game too 🔄. If Ocalan's freedom isn't the first priority, then what's the point of having a peace process at all? 🤔 It's not like the Kurdish people are going to be free until he's released... that's just basic math 📊👎
 
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