Kurdish New Year Newroz has been celebrated in Medya Defense Zones with the participation of hundreds of guerrillas as well as People's Defense Forces (HPG) Central Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan, HPG Central Headquarters Command member Delal Amed, Xelat Şemsi, İrfan Amed, Koçero Urfa.

Speaking at the military ceremony which marked the start of Newroz celebration of guerrillas, HPG Central Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan said that; “Newroz has an important place in the history of our people and region. It is the day of resistance against cruelty and gained a deeper meaning with the uprising of Leader Apo in Kurdistan. Newroz became the day of enhancement of resistance, freedom and democracy struggle. With the efforts of Leader Apo and the bravery of martyrs, Newroz gained a great meaning in the Kurdistan Freedom Struggle.”

Karayılan continued, by commemorating all Kurdistan martyrs and all those who resisted with the Newroz fire in the person of Çağdaş Kawa Mazlum Doğan, and reiterated their promise to enhance the Newroz fire and freedom struggle.

Karayılan ended his speech with slogans “Biji Newroz” and “Biji Serok Apo” which were also accompanied by the guerrillas attending the ceremony.

Following Karayılan's speech, guerrilla commanders wished a happy Newroz to all the guerrillas, after which Karayılan held a meeting with the guerrillas in the area.

The ceremony ended with a cultural event and the dancing of traditional Kurdish 'halay'.