27.02.2025 21:40
The leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, made a statement regarding the call for "laying down arms" made by PKK leader Öcalan to the terrorist organization. Özel said, "We are aware of the responsibility that falls on us for a solution. We will not allow the demands of society for peace and democracy to be exploited by any authority or position for their own political goals."
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After the 3rd meeting of the DEM Party delegation with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı, a historic call awaited by Turkey has come. The İmralı delegation held a press conference in Istanbul and shared Öcalan's call. Öcalan called on the PKK terrorist organization to lay down their arms.
FIRST ASSESSMENT FROM ÖZGÜR ÖZEL ON ÖCALAN'S CALL
The first comment on Öcalan's historic call came from CHP Chairman Özgür Özel. In a statement he made on his social media account, Özel said: "As the Republican People's Party, we maintain our historical consistency regarding the democratic resolution of all the problems of our country. Likewise, we have always opposed all forms of terrorism and violence, and we will continue to do so."
"WE WILL NOT SPARE OUR EFFORTS FOR PEACE FROM NOW ON"
We maintain our stance that the Kurdish issue should be addressed and resolved transparently under the roof of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, encompassing all segments of society. We are aware of our responsibility for a solution that prioritizes the views of the entire society, the families of martyrs, our veterans, and all victims for democracy, the rule of law, and social peace. We will not spare our contributions from now on as we have done until today.
"THE CALL IS IMPORTANT"
The call for the terrorist organization to lay down its arms and dissolve itself is important. We hope that the requirements of this call will be fulfilled by the parties involved, and we wish for the terrorism that has cost tens of thousands of lives and caused severe economic and social devastation to come to an end forever. Undoubtedly, issues are resolved not with wishes, but by establishing a climate of trust and through actions. The resolution of all of Turkey's problems is only possible with the establishment of internal peace. Internal peace is achieved not in an authoritarian system, but in a democratic order, by adhering to the principles of the rule of law, justice, and equality.
"CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS MUST BE ENDED"
It is essential to make the necessary legal arrangements for democratization, as well as to abandon unlawful approaches in the implementation of existing laws and to put an end to constitutional violations. The Republican People's Party will not allow the demands of society for peace and democracy to be exploited by any authority, position, or actor for their own political goals. In line with the principle of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World" of our Republic's founder Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, we are always alongside efforts for peace and democracy; we stand against war, terrorism, conflict, and autocracy.
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