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• PJAK: We support Leader Öcalan’s call 

  “As a party that carries out its struggle on the basis of Leader Öcalan's philosophy and paradigm of democratic society, we support Leader Öcalan's call for peace in Turkey and the peaceful resolution of the Kurdish question as a whole,” PJAK said.
• HSM: The ceasefire decision taken by the PKK is valid for all our forces 

  The People's Defense Center Headquarters Command said in a statement that "the ceasefire decision taken by our Party PKK, within the framework of the historic call made by Leader Apo, as of March 1, 2025, is valid for all our forces."
• Yazidi and Arab youth in Shengal express their support for Öcalan’s call 

  Êzidxan Youth Union, Shengal Young Women's Union and Shengal Arab Youth Initiative announced their support for Abdullah Öcalan’s call.
• KNK expresses support for Öcalan’s call, urges Turkey not to miss this historic opportunity 

  KNK calls on the Turkish authorities to give positive responses to Öcalan’s call, and open the way to democratic politics and resolve the Kurdish question through dialogue.
• Ali Bapir calls on the Turkish state to act according to Öcalan’s message 

  Following Öcalan’s historic call, Ali Bapir, leader of the Kurdistan Justice Community, called on the Turkish state to act according to this message.
• New Generation Movement: Mr. Öcalan's call is a historic opportunity 

  Shahsuwar Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement, expressed their support for Abdullah Öcalan’s call, stating that it is now time for dialogue, reconciliation and commitment to a common future.
• Gorran welcomes Öcalan’s historic call, calls it a 'beginning' 

  The Gorran Movement welcomed Öcalan’s historic call and expressed its hope that it would be “the beginning for a solution and the achievement of Kurdish national rights”.
• Qubad Talabani: Abdullah Öcalan has once again opened the door to a democratic solution 

  Kurdistan Region Vice President Qubad Talabani said that Abullah Öcalan has once again opened the door to peace and a democratic solution, and added that everyone must fulfill their responsibilities for the peace process to progress.
• Masoud Barzani expresses support for the process in Turkey 

  KDP Leader Masoud Barzani said that they continue to support the process and added: "I hope that Mr. Öcalan’s message will form the basis for the resumption of the peace process."
• Nechirvan Barzani expresses support for the new process in Turkey 

  Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said that they fully support the process that has been initiated and are ready for any kind of assistance and cooperation for the process to be successful.
• Bafel Talabani: We must take practical steps quickly to achieve peace 

  Commenting on Öcalan’s call, PUK President Bafel Talabani said: “We must accept this call together and take practical steps quickly to achieve peace.” He vowed that they will continue to support every step that will strengthen coexistence and brotherhood.
• People of Shengal will welcome Öcalan’s call together 

  The people of Shengal will welcome the historic call of Abdullah Öcalan together.
• Amed prepares for the historic call from Öcalan 

  Şêx Seîd Square is being prepared in Amed, where Abdullah Öcalan's historic statement will be broadcast live.
• HSM congratulates guerrillas who carried out the revolutionary operation in Zap 

  The People's Defense Center (HSM) Headquarters Command congratulated the guerrillas who carried out a revolutionary operation against Turkish troops in Zap on 20 February.
• First images from the revolutionary guerrilla operation in Zap 

  Gerila TV broadcast a short video of the revolutionary operation carried out on February 20, when guerrillas infiltrated a Turkish army camp in Zap, killing ten members of the occupying troops.
• HPG- YJA Star guerrillas: Leader Öcalan’s physical freedom is our main goal 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas stated that the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan is the main goal of the Kurdistan freedom guerrillas and all peoples, emphasizing their readiness to pay any price to achieve this.
• HPG: Special Turkish paramilitary team responsible for the ambush in Guherzê 

  The People's Defense Forces said that a special paramilitary unit of the Turkish army killed three guerrillas in an ambush in South Kurdistan.
• Government appoints trustee to the Municipality of Kağızman  

  The Ministry of Interior appointed a trustee to Kağızman Municipality.
• HPG: Ten soldiers were killed in revolutionary guerrilla operation in Zap 

  Guerrillas infiltrated a Turkish army camp in Zap, killing ten members of the occupying troops. On the other hand, guerrillas were ambushed in Amadiya countryside and three of them were martyred.
• 32 victims of the Yazidi genocide in 2014 laid to rest in Shengal 

  Speaking at the funeral ceremony for victims of the Yazidi genocide, one of the survivors, Rosîda Hacî said, “It is shameful that the Iraqi government declared a general amnesty while there are dozens of mass graves still waiting to be opened in Shengal.”
• Iranian regime forces injure young Kurdish kolbar 

  The Iranian regime shot and injured a 17-year-old Kurdish kolbar on the Newsûd border.
• Guerrilla Viyan Şaho: We will stand with Öcalan until the end 

  Guerrilla Viyan Şaho denounced the 15 February international conspiracy, reaffirming her unwavering support for Abdullah Öcalan.
• 229 Iranian lawyers call for a halt to Muradi, Azizi, and Muhammadi's executions 

  229 Iranian lawyers have called on the judiciary to halt the executions of Warisha Muradi, Pakshan Azizi, and Sharifa Muhammadi in a joint letter.
• Imrali Delegation meets Prime Minister Masrour Barzani 

  The Imrali Delegation met the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani.
• PUK President: The Kurdish issue cannot be resolved through weapons and war 

  "We support any initiative that preserves our people's rights in Turkey, and the PUK will contribute to this historic effort, which President Mam Jalal laid the groundwork for in 1993," said PUK President Bafel Talabani.