Ocalan: for me to contribute to the process Turkish parliament needs to take a step
Ocalan: for me to contribute to the process Turkish parliament needs to take a step
In his weekly meeting with lawyers Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan said, “For me to make a contribution during this process the (Turkish) Parliament need to make a decision, they need to give me some lee-way."
Speaking after his crucial announcement to withdraw from the process as he could not find any interlocutor, Öcalan recalled that the Turkish Parliament "took a joint-decision regarding the Koçgiri Uprising (1921). They chose to negotiate and compromise. The same could be done now as well. If a single article is put in the constitution that says, ‘the constitution will protect the rights and culture of the Kurds then we will have reached a solution.’’
Underlining that "we are witnessing a critical phase" Öcalan said that he cannot say "how it will end". The Kurdish leader noted that "nothing has developed for 12 years". And in a poignant and sharp analysis he added: "I cannot deceive myself and say that there is peace in Turkey. I cannot deceive myself and act like there is democracy. I will not deceive myself or let myself be used. There is no reason nor any importance to them meeting with me if there is not going to be a resolution".
Öcalan warned that "the ‘Special War’ lobby may intervene in an aggressive manner from this current period beginning June 1st. They will show no mercy and attack. In the past they attacked the Armenians, now they may want to carry out physical genocide against the Kurds".
This is why according to the Kurdish leader, the Turkish Parliament "must intervene and strengthen the groups and parties that want a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue. Parliament must make a decision regarding a solution. A Truth Investigation Commission could be formed, like in South Africa. Parliament could do this, or a special commission could be formed in the name of the Parliament".
As for his contribution in the process, Öcalan said that if “the Parliament makes a decision, and give me some lee-way, then I will confer with my people, with political circles, and get into contact with the organisation (PKK) and convince them to participate in the process. I know I have the strength to achieve this. The Truth and Justice Commission has been tried before and was successful. It has been implemented in South Africa and Latin America".
Öcalan ended his reflection by saying that he has been insisting on peace for over 15 years, since the 1990s. "However - he said - my current situation is an obstacle, and is preventing me from playing an active role. My withdrawal from the process as of May 31st is not a desertion of the issue. On the contrary, it is because I cannot do anymore within the confines of my current situation. I cannot undertake any practical responsibility here. If my position and situation here is an obstacle, then my withdrawal will have done away with this problem.’’
Speaking after his crucial announcement to withdraw from the process as he could not find any interlocutor, Öcalan recalled that the Turkish Parliament "took a joint-decision regarding the Koçgiri Uprising (1921). They chose to negotiate and compromise. The same could be done now as well. If a single article is put in the constitution that says, ‘the constitution will protect the rights and culture of the Kurds then we will have reached a solution.’’
Underlining that "we are witnessing a critical phase" Öcalan said that he cannot say "how it will end". The Kurdish leader noted that "nothing has developed for 12 years". And in a poignant and sharp analysis he added: "I cannot deceive myself and say that there is peace in Turkey. I cannot deceive myself and act like there is democracy. I will not deceive myself or let myself be used. There is no reason nor any importance to them meeting with me if there is not going to be a resolution".
Öcalan warned that "the ‘Special War’ lobby may intervene in an aggressive manner from this current period beginning June 1st. They will show no mercy and attack. In the past they attacked the Armenians, now they may want to carry out physical genocide against the Kurds".
This is why according to the Kurdish leader, the Turkish Parliament "must intervene and strengthen the groups and parties that want a democratic solution to the Kurdish issue. Parliament must make a decision regarding a solution. A Truth Investigation Commission could be formed, like in South Africa. Parliament could do this, or a special commission could be formed in the name of the Parliament".
As for his contribution in the process, Öcalan said that if “the Parliament makes a decision, and give me some lee-way, then I will confer with my people, with political circles, and get into contact with the organisation (PKK) and convince them to participate in the process. I know I have the strength to achieve this. The Truth and Justice Commission has been tried before and was successful. It has been implemented in South Africa and Latin America".
Öcalan ended his reflection by saying that he has been insisting on peace for over 15 years, since the 1990s. "However - he said - my current situation is an obstacle, and is preventing me from playing an active role. My withdrawal from the process as of May 31st is not a desertion of the issue. On the contrary, it is because I cannot do anymore within the confines of my current situation. I cannot undertake any practical responsibility here. If my position and situation here is an obstacle, then my withdrawal will have done away with this problem.’’
