Historic call from Abdullah Öcalan! He released a video message.

09.07.2025 09:50

The leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, released a video message. Öcalan stated, "I believe in the power of politics and social peace, not in weapons. And I urge you to put this principle into practice. My call for the upcoming period is to focus on the decisions made at the congress and the views and suggestions I expressed in this latest message, and to achieve developments based on success."

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As the process that began with MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's message of "Turkey Without Terror" continues unabated, another striking message has come from the terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan.

In the video message published, Öcalan stated; "Dear comrades; I consider it an ethical duty to provide explanatory and creative responses, even if reiteratively, through a comprehensive letter regarding the stage our communist comradeship movement has reached, the concrete situation they are experiencing, the problems, and the solutions."

"THE POINT REACHED IS HISTORIC"

I continue to defend the Peace and Democratic Society Call dated February 27, 2025. I evaluate your positive response to the PKK's 12th Dissolution Congress, with a comprehensive and quite accurate content, as a historic response. The point reached must be considered quite valuable and historic. Meanwhile, the efforts of comrades in bridge relations are equally valuable and commendable.

"I HAVE PREPARED A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY MANIFESTO"

As a result of all the developments, I have prepared a Democratic Society Manifesto that should be considered a historic transformation. This manifesto is capable of successfully replacing the 'Path of the Kurdistan Revolution' manifesto, which has been in existence for about 50 years. I believe it carries a historical social content not only for the Kurdish historical society but also for regional and global society. I have no doubt that it constitutes a successful example of the historical manifesto tradition.

I must clearly state that all these developments have occurred as a result of the meetings I held in Imralı. Maximum attention has been paid to conducting the meetings on the basis of free will. The stage reached necessitates moving into practice with new steps. It is crucial to emphasize, understand, and adhere to the historical nature of this stage and the necessary steps for progress.

The PKK movement, which is based on the denial of existence and aims for a separate state, and the national liberation war strategy it relies on have been terminated. Existence has been recognized, and thus the main goal has been achieved. This is what it means to have fulfilled its term. The rest has been evaluated as excessive repetition and a deadlock. On this basis, comprehensive criticism-self-criticism will continue. Since politics does not allow for a vacuum, the void must be filled with the program titled Peace and Democratic Society, the 'democratic politics' strategy, and holistic law as a fundamental tactic. We are talking about a historically significant and destiny-determining process.

"I KNOW THAT THE STEPS TAKEN WILL NOT BE IN VAIN"

As a whole, the voluntary laying down of arms and the comprehensive commission work that is considered to be established by law in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is important. It is essential to show care and sensitivity in taking steps without falling into a sterile mentality of 'you first, then me'. I know that the steps taken will not be in vain. I see and trust the sincerity. Therefore, efforts are being made to move towards more practical and concrete key-opening steps. The main theses I have put forward are as follows:

It is possible for everyone to do their part and achieve the goal of Peace and Democratic Society with a positive integrationist perspective. The conclusion drawn from all that has been said is that the PKK has abandoned a nation-state goal, and with this abandonment of the fundamental goal, it has also given up its basic war strategy, thus ending its existence. It is expected that the historic point reached will be advanced further.

"THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A LOSS, BUT A HISTORICAL GAIN"

It should be naturally expected that you ensure the laying down of arms in a way that will make sense for both the TBMM and the commission, as well as alleviate public doubts and fulfill our promises. The establishment of a mechanism for laying down arms will advance the process. The voluntary transition from the armed struggle phase to the democratic politics and law phase is not a loss but should be considered a historical gain. Details regarding the laying down of arms will be determined and implemented swiftly. DEM, which is under the roof of the Assembly, will do its part to ensure the success of this process together with other parties.

Meanwhile, regarding my situation of remaining free, which is an indispensable condition in all decision texts; you know that I have never seen my freedom as an individual issue. Philosophically, individual freedom cannot be separated from society. As the individual becomes free, society can become free, and as society becomes free, the individual can be free. It is natural to adhere to the necessity of this tendency.

"I CALL ON YOU TO IMPLEMENT THIS PRINCIPLE"

I believe in the power of politics and social peace, not arms. And I call on you to implement this principle. Recent developments in the region clearly confirm the importance and urgency of this historic step we have taken. I must express that I eagerly await all your criticisms and suggestions regarding the process, as well as your contributions. I am very optimistic and ready, with enthusiasm and excitement, that these discussions will lead us, the Democratic Modernity Forces, to a new theoretical program, strategic and tactical phase, and I state that preparations are already underway for this. My call for the upcoming period is to take action in line with the congress decisions and the views and suggestions I expressed in this article, and to achieve developments based on success. Stay with permanent comradely greetings and love.