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• Fatma Ünsal: Democratic channels must be opened 

  Fatma Bostan Ünsal stressed that opening democratic channels and guaranteeing freedom of expression are essential for advancing the peace process.
• Gazi: A neighborhood that continues to resist - Part Two 

  After July 15, 2015, Gazi Neighborhood was among the areas targeted by state-led attacks in Turkey and Bakur. The state launched a massive operation against the neighborhood, and in the span of almost six months, continuous operations were carried out aga
• Disarmament is impossible without a ceasefire  

  Laying down arms is impossible without a ceasefire; even discussing it requires one.
• 30 years since the Gazi Massacre: A neighborhood that continues to resist 

  Thirty years have passed since the Gazi Massacre. Despite facing all forms of state attacks and special warfare tactics in its aftermath, the neighborhood continues to resist.
• Zeki Bayhan: Our people are the true owners of this process 

  Imprisoned writer Zeki Bayhan reassured the people, emphasizing resilience after Abdullah Öcalan’s call.
• Kongra Star: Education as the key to challenging patriarchy 

  Kongra Star said that education is a key tool in challenging the male-dominated mentality and driving societal transformation.
• Druze women support autonomous government and women's confederation 

  Druze activists Junior and Naeem support an autonomous administration for Syria and call for a women's confederation to enhance organization and solidarity.
• Öztürk: Socialists must take responsibility 

  Hakan Öztürk stated that it is the duty of socialists in Turkey to properly take on the task of addressing the Kurdish issue, peace, and fraternity.
• ‘8 March is also a day of institutionalizing and organizing the women's revolution’ 

  Çiğdem Doğu of teh KJK and Tekoşîn Ozan of PAJK comment on Abdullah Öcalan’s ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society’ and 8 March, International Women's Day.
• 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.