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• Bayık: The success of Öcalan's call depends on the steps Turkey will take 

  Cemil Bayık said that the success of the “Peace and Democratic Society Call” made by Abdullah Öcalan on 27 February depends on the steps Turkey will take and said that the Imrali system must be eliminated.
• Hamit Bozarslan: Öcalan legitimized the Kurdish issue and the PKK 

  Hamit Bozarslan said that Abdullah Öcalan legitimized the Kurdish issue and the PKK despite a century-long denial by the Turkish state.
• Bayık: Öcalan aims at solving the Kurdish issue through democratic political means rather than war 

  Cemil Bayık comprehensively described what drove Abdullah Öcalan to his current initiative, saying that this did not happen out of the blue, but was the result of a decades-long struggle.
• Nils Andersson: Öcalan must be included in the negotiation process under free conditions  

  Swiss-French theorist, editor, and writer Nils Andersson said that
• Bayık: Women and young people play major role in the new process 

  KCK Executive Council co-chair Cemil Bayık said that "the PKK has greatly served not only the people of Kurdistan but all of humanity."
• Fatma Ünsal: Democratic channels must be opened 

  Fatma Bostan Ünsal stressed that opening democratic channels and guaranteeing freedom of expression are essential for advancing the peace process.
• Gazi: A neighborhood that continues to resist - Part Two 

  After July 15, 2015, Gazi Neighborhood was among the areas targeted by state-led attacks in Turkey and Bakur. The state launched a massive operation against the neighborhood, and in the span of almost six months, continuous operations were carried out aga
• Disarmament is impossible without a ceasefire  

  Laying down arms is impossible without a ceasefire; even discussing it requires one.
• 30 years since the Gazi Massacre: A neighborhood that continues to resist 

  Thirty years have passed since the Gazi Massacre. Despite facing all forms of state attacks and special warfare tactics in its aftermath, the neighborhood continues to resist.
• Zeki Bayhan: Our people are the true owners of this process 

  Imprisoned writer Zeki Bayhan reassured the people, emphasizing resilience after Abdullah Öcalan’s call.
• Kongra Star: Education as the key to challenging patriarchy 

  Kongra Star said that education is a key tool in challenging the male-dominated mentality and driving societal transformation.
• Druze women support autonomous government and women's confederation 

  Druze activists Junior and Naeem support an autonomous administration for Syria and call for a women's confederation to enhance organization and solidarity.
• Öztürk: Socialists must take responsibility 

  Hakan Öztürk stated that it is the duty of socialists in Turkey to properly take on the task of addressing the Kurdish issue, peace, and fraternity.
• ‘8 March is also a day of institutionalizing and organizing the women's revolution’ 

  Çiğdem Doğu of teh KJK and Tekoşîn Ozan of PAJK comment on Abdullah Öcalan’s ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ and 8 March, International Women's Day.
• Abdullah Öcalan’s message on 8 March 

  Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, who announced his ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ on 27 February, sent a message to women on 8 March.
• Politics must provide a solution 

  The responsibility now lies with the state and political institutions. The so-called "terrorism" that was blamed for obstructing everything is no longer an excuse.
• Janet Biehl: The Kurdish Movement and Öcalan were able to turn theory into practice 

  When it comes to social ecology, the first name that comes to mind is Murray Bookchin. The renowned American thinker and theorist passed away in 2006, but his ideas remain influential to this day.
• Lawyer Erol: Abdullah Öcalan must be able to express himself directly 

  Lawyer Faik Özgür Erol stressed the necessity of guaranteeing Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom to work and communicate.
• Nilüfer Koç: Our priority is the freedom of Öcalan 

  Nilüfer Koç, spokesperson for Foreign Relations of the KNK, urged the Turkish state to act swiftly and take concrete steps for Abdullah Öcalan’s safety.
• Baluken: Öcalan places responsibility on everyone 

  In the second part of this interview, Kurdish politician Idris Baluken told ANF that Abdullah Öcalan in his call placed responsibility on everyone.
• Journalist Lefevre: Rojava is the future of democracy 

  Journalist Gabrielle Lefevre said that protecting Rojava and its model is a duty for all, as it faces the threat of genocide.
• Idris Baluken: Turkish state and society should take responsibility 

  Idris Baluken said that Abdullah Öcalan’s call should be evaluated from a historical perspective.
• Zübeyir Aydar: Talks continued with Erdoğan's approval 

  KCK Executive Council member Zübeyir Aydar said that state officials held talks in Imrali with Erdoğan’s knowledge and approval before Öcalan’s call, and added that the state should now take steps on issues where agreement was reached.
• Xerîb Hiso: Öcalan’s call is a roadmap for stability in this century 

  PYD co-chair Xerîb Hiso said that Leader Öcalan’s call for a solution is an important roadmap for the construction of peace and a democratic society not only in Turkey but in the world.
• PKK: We will comply with Leader Öcalan's call, we declare a ceasefire 

  The PKK Executive Committee said in a statement: "We agree with the content of Leader Öcalan's call and declare a ceasefire effective as of today.