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• Abdullah Öcalan’s message on 8 March 

  Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, who announced his ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ on 27 February, sent a message to women on 8 March.
• Politics must provide a solution 

  The responsibility now lies with the state and political institutions. The so-called "terrorism" that was blamed for obstructing everything is no longer an excuse.
• Janet Biehl: The Kurdish Movement and Öcalan were able to turn theory into practice 

  When it comes to social ecology, the first name that comes to mind is Murray Bookchin. The renowned American thinker and theorist passed away in 2006, but his ideas remain influential to this day.
• Lawyer Erol: Abdullah Öcalan must be able to express himself directly 

  Lawyer Faik Özgür Erol stressed the necessity of guaranteeing Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom to work and communicate.
• Nilüfer Koç: Our priority is the freedom of Öcalan 

  Nilüfer Koç, spokesperson for Foreign Relations of the KNK, urged the Turkish state to act swiftly and take concrete steps for Abdullah Öcalan’s safety.
• Baluken: Öcalan places responsibility on everyone 

  In the second part of this interview, Kurdish politician Idris Baluken told ANF that Abdullah Öcalan in his call placed responsibility on everyone.
• Journalist Lefevre: Rojava is the future of democracy 

  Journalist Gabrielle Lefevre said that protecting Rojava and its model is a duty for all, as it faces the threat of genocide.
• Idris Baluken: Turkish state and society should take responsibility 

  Idris Baluken said that Abdullah Öcalan’s call should be evaluated from a historical perspective.
• Zübeyir Aydar: Talks continued with Erdoğan's approval 

  KCK Executive Council member Zübeyir Aydar said that state officials held talks in Imrali with Erdoğan’s knowledge and approval before Öcalan’s call, and added that the state should now take steps on issues where agreement was reached.
• Xerîb Hiso: Öcalan’s call is a roadmap for stability in this century 

  PYD co-chair Xerîb Hiso said that Leader Öcalan’s call for a solution is an important roadmap for the construction of peace and a democratic society not only in Turkey but in the world.
• PKK: We will comply with Leader Öcalan's call, we declare a ceasefire 

  The PKK Executive Committee said in a statement: "We agree with the content of Leader Öcalan's call and declare a ceasefire effective as of today.
• Salih Muslim: Leader Öcalan made a historic call. The ball is now in the Turkish state's court 

  Salih Muslim said that there would be no need for weapons if the Turkish state took steps toward democratization. He added: "Leader Öcalan has opened the door to democratic politics; the rest depends on the steps the Turkish state will take."
• Historic call and our responsibilities 

  Abdullah Öcalan’s call marks a turning point for the Freedom Movement and the Middle East, requiring full readiness.
• Tülay Hatimoğulları: We expect a statement from Imrali at the end of February 

  DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları said a message from Abdullah Öcalan could be received by the end of February.
• Zeynab Jalalian appeals to the people of Iran, calling for unity and solidarity against injustices 

  Zeynab Jalalian has been imprisoned since 26 February 2008. Iran’s only female political prisoner serving a life sentence, she has been behind bars for 17 years.
• What happened during the Oslo talks? 

  The Oslo talks in 2008 collapsed due to the Turkish state's inaction and impositions, exposing the persistent influence of war profiteers.
• 'Humanity and freedom will prevail’ 

  Abdullah Öcalan’s assessment that “Humanity and freedom will prevail” continues to be the hope for the present and the future.
• Italian Judge Gallo: The international community must end the silence and Turkey's impunity 

  Stating that Turkey continues to commit war crimes against humanity in Rojava with impunity, Italian Judge Domenico Gallo said, “Erdoğan is directly responsible for these crimes. The international community must end the silence and impunity.”
• Lawyer Beauthier: International community turns a blind eye to Turkish drone strikes 

  Lawyer Beauthier criticized the European Court of Human Rights’ ruling that domestic legal remedies in Iraq must be exhausted, and said: "This process takes years, whereas we are talking about an urgent situation."
• Reading the process correctly 

  The new process that is being developed is a more widespread, richer method-involving, more massive struggle process than the old, argues Selahattin Erdem.
• Lawyer Fermon: Turkish State’s top officials responsible for war crimes in Rojava 

  Lawyer Jan Fermon said that the Turkish state has committed three types of international crimes and added that responsibility lies at the highest levels of the state.
• Memo: The Kurdish people have chosen Öcalan as their guide  

  Abdilhenan Memo said that the Kurdish people have become more aware and have chosen Abdullah Öcalan as their guide.
• Ebdullah: My life changed after I met Öcalan 

  Mehmud Hecî Ebdullah served as a courier for the PKK in 1987, and the deep connection he established with Abdullah Öcalan between 1991 and 1993 shaped his life.
• Hun: Abdullah Öcalan's ideas have become a source of hope worldwide 

  DEM Party MP Yılmaz Hun said that the international conspiracy failed, and Abdullah Öcalan's ideas have become a source of hope worldwide.
• Asrın Law Office: Abdullah Öcalan's physical freedom must be ensured  

  Asrın Law Office emphasized that the abolition of the Imrali isolation system is the prerequisite for a democratic resolution of the Kurdish question.