The vigil launched in Nisêbîn (Nusaybin) district of Mêrdîn (Mardin) against the attacks on North and East Syria is on its 19th day. The participants of the vigil on the border of Qamishlo, North and East Syria, wore white aprons with the words "Rojava rûmeta me ye (Rojava is our honour)", "No to war" and "Bîjî berxwedana Rojava (Long live resistance of Rojava)". During the demonstration, people reacted against the attacks. Many people from Mêrdîn and its districts as well as Bêdlîs (Bitlis) participated in today's protest. Despite the rainy weather, a statement was also made during the vigil.

 

SUPPORT FOR ABDULLAH ÖCALAN'S MESSAGES

 

DEM Party Mêrdîn MP Beritan Güneş Altın pointed to the messages given by PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan in the last meeting and said: "Mr Abdullah Öcalan put a plan in front of us with 7 articles on what we should do. We must embrace Mr Öcalan's ideas. Rojava is our honour. It is our demand for peace. Mr Öcalan must be free as soon as possible so that the problems in the Middle East can be resolved."

 

IMRALI MEETING

 

DEM Party MPs Pervin Buldan and Sırrı Süreyya Önder met with Abdullah Öcalan on 28 December. In the statement on the meeting, Abdullah Öcalan's approaches were quoted as follows:

 

"*Strengthening the Turkish-Kurdish brotherhood once again is not only a historic responsibility but also a matter of critical urgency and significance for all peoples.

 

*For the process to succeed, it is essential that all political groups in Turkey take initiative without getting caught up in narrow, short-term interests, act constructively, and contribute positively. One of the key platforms for these contributions will undoubtedly be the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).

 

*The events in Gaza and Syria have shown that the resolution of this issue, which external interventions attempt to turn into a chronic problem, can no longer be delayed. The contributions and proposals of the opposition are also crucial for achieving a solution proportional to the seriousness of this issue.

 

*I possess the necessary competence and determination to provide the required positive contribution to the new paradigm supported by Mr. Bahçeli and Mr. Erdoğan.

 

*The delegation will share my perspective with both the state and political circles. In this context, I am ready to take the necessary positive steps and issue a call.

 

*All these efforts will elevate the country to the level it deserves and will also serve as a valuable guide for democratic transformation.

 

*This is a time for peace, democracy, and brotherhood for Turkey and the region."