If the Kurdish people do not consider AKP genuine and sincere than they should take a stronger stand and launch an ‘active boycott’, said imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan. “I leave the decision to the people and its organisations. They may even say no after discussing the situation thoroughly. I will not intervene but respect the decision taken by the Kurdish people.” added Ocalan.
In the course of his weekly lawyers visit leader of the PKK Abdullah Ocalan said AKP is aiming at Muslin-Turkish structure unlike Ottomans who were aiming Turkish-Muslim structure. He also stated that Sultan Abdulhamid was trying to realise its plan with village guards however AKP is realising it with contemporary Hamidiye Cavalry [Irregular Kurdish cavalry armed by the Ottoman authorities often used to harass and assault Armenians]. Ocalan also stated that if the AKP’s plan work out then the Kurdish movement will face the risk of going 100 years backward.
Ocalan further stated that pro-AKP statements from merchants-industrialists reminding him Sheikh Said rebellion of 1925 during which merchants in Diyarbakir were used against the rebellion by the state officials.
Self-defence is legitimate
Regarding the ongoing Turkish and Iranian military operations despite the ceasefire declared by KCK Ocalan said non-action decision does not abrogate right to self-defence and reprisal. Reminding 500 guerrillas lost their lives due to Turkish attacks during the withdrawal of the Kurdish guerrillas out of Turkish borders in 1999 Ocalan said self-defence is a natural right and nobody should use ceasefire as an excuse for guerilla loses.
Officials are acting on behalf of the Turkish state
He also stated that all the officials who visited him in Imrali Island were acting in their official capacity and speaking on behalf of the Turkish state, regardless if they are ministry or intelligence officers. “The statements from the government denying these contacts are aiming at saving the government.” added Ocalan.
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