In an interview with ANF, KONGRA-GEL co-chair Remzi Kartal described reports from the special warfare center claiming that Abdullah Öcalan is not being listened to by the Kurdish Freedom Movement as "utter lies."

Kartal said that the special warfare system is resorting to lies about alleged disagreements between the Kurdish Freedom Movement and Öcalan, adding: "This is completely false. It is part of the comprehensive attack policies conducted by the special warfare center."

Kartal underlined that the AKP-MHP government is in a deadlock militarily, politically, and economically, and called for resistance to grow in all areas.

Some special warfare sources are spreading reports on social media claiming that you have met with the Turkish state, allegedly with Öcalan participating via phone. What do you have to say about this?

As you mentioned, Turkish media circulated reports suggesting that we had a meeting with some AKP politicians at a hotel in Brussels. This is entirely false news, an utter fabrication. There has been no such meeting with the AKP or the Turkish state. In fact, there isn’t even a dialogue going on. These reports are purely part of the manipulative misinformation campaigns orchestrated by the special warfare center to mislead the public."

"Targeting Kurdish politicians in Europe"

In response to the targeting of Kurdish politicians in Europe, especially through Turkish special warfare centers and media outlets, KONGRA-GEL co-chair Remzi Kartal said: "The purpose of these fabricated reports and of the so-called journalists affiliated with Turkish special warfare centers is to target Kurdish politicians living in Europe. Their aim is to put pressure on European countries and create a political clampdown. By naming specific individuals, they hope to achieve certain results in this regard. We are aware that such publications targeting Kurdish politicians - whether inside Turkey or abroad - have this underlying intention. However, the special warfare centers and the media operatives serving them will not succeed in this effort.

We want to make it absolutely clear to the public that they must remain vigilant. The democratic media should also expose and inform the public about these so-called journalists who serve the special warfare policies. This is an essential responsibility."

"Turkish special warfare efforts have intensified"

Kartal also highlighted that Turkish special warfare forces have increased their activities recently, employing all kinds of methods to separate the people from the struggle and to instill fear. He addressed the Kurdish people and democracy forces, and said: "It is critically important for our people and democracy advocates to correctly evaluate this process and fully understand the policies of the AKP-MHP government. The government’s efforts to crush the struggle have completely failed.

Their policies have collapsed. Turkey is experiencing a severe economic crisis; they have achieved no military results and are in a deep political decline. In this context, they have launched one last extensive and widespread assault. Bahçeli (leader of the MHP) has been tasked with a mission by deep state forces, and this mission involves planning comprehensive attacks on all areas of struggle. Their aim is to conduct a broad offensive against the movement.

However, I want to clearly state that this plan will also fail. This phase - what we can call the final phase - is a collapse process for the AKP-MHP government. The developments in Turkey and the broader Middle East, with the emergence of a widespread war and the transformative dynamics of this period, will lead to significant changes. The resolution of the Kurdish issue and a new democratic process in the region will emerge as the AKP-MHP government collapses and fails in its efforts.

In this context, our people and democracy forces must not succumb to fatigue or disorganization due to these attacks. On the contrary, during this final phase, we must intensify our efforts to neutralize the AKP-MHP government. Against their attacks on municipalities, political parties, intellectuals, journalists, civil society organizations, and legal professionals, democracy forces should organize a stronger democratic front and elevate the struggle."

"Campaign for Öcalan’s freedom"

Kartal emphasized the ongoing campaign for Önder Apo’s freedom and the resolution of the Kurdish question, which has entered its second year. He said: "Across the four parts of Kurdistan and abroad, a major campaign is being conducted for Öcalan's freedom and the resolution of the Kurdish issue.

The primary goal of this process is Öcalan's physical freedom and a solution to the Kurdish issue. In this regard, our people must understand the nature of this period correctly. The fascist, centralized system represented by the AKP-MHP government is in a state of collapse. Therefore, they are adopting an attack strategy born out of panic. In response, we need a comprehensive, organized struggle. Across the four parts of Kurdistan, in Turkey, abroad, and internationally with all our internationalist allies, we must effectively carry out the 'Freedom for Öcalan, a Political Solution to the Kurdish Question' campaign. This process must culminate in freedom.

We must focus entirely on achieving Öcalan's physical freedom. All our efforts and attention should be directed towards this goal. On this basis, I wish success to our people and allies in this struggle."