15 August commemorated in Lavrio

The 15 August Initiative was commemorated in Lavrio, Greece.

The Democratic People's Assembly and Tevgera Ciwanên Şoreşger organised a celebration of the 15 August 1984 Initiative which was attended by many Kurds and their friends.

Guerrilla commander Mahsum Korkmaz (Agit) was commemorated at the celebration which began with a minute silnece in memory of the martyrs of freedom. 

A video about the PKK first armed action, in 1984, was shown after which Sedat Bitlis of the Democratic People's Assembly of Greece said that the spirit of resistance which began on 15 August 1984 continues.

Erkan Amed spoke on behalf of Navenda Çanda. Amed pointed out the historical importance of the guerrillas 15 August initiative and stated that the first bullet of this latest rebellion and the beginning of the struggle was an initiative that awakened the Kurdish people.

Speaking on behalf of Tevgera Ciwanên Şoreşger Serhat Erzurum said: "Today we are resisting with the spirit of Commander Agit."

Kurdish Women's Movement, MLKP, MKP, DKP, TKP-ML also delivered messages at the celebration.