HPG / YJA Star guerrillas in Shengal spoke to ANF on the significance of Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan birthday April 4, and said that their goal is to ensure Öcalan's freedom.

Guerrilla Bager Cudî expressed his excitement at April 4 and said “We feel resentment at the 18 year-long captivity of our Leader. Our goal is Leader Apo's (Öcalan's) freedom because his freedom is the liberation of Kurdistan and oppressed peoples.”

“APRIL 4 IS THE BIRTHDAY OF ALL WOMEN”

Guerrilla Eser Aras described Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's birthday April 4 as the day of resurrection for the Kurdish people, and said “April 4 means existence for entire humanity. It is the day when the Kurdish people reinvented themselves. We see today as our birthday because Leader Öcalan has been the hope of liberation for women who have been oppressed for thousands of years. Leader Öcalan's contribution to and struggle for the liberation of women, particularly Kurdish women, cannot be ignored.”

“A HOPE FOR OPPRESSED PEOPLES”

Guerrilla Çekdar Tolhildan stated that Öcalan's birthday marks the rebirth of Kurdish people, and said “April 4 is a milestone for the Kurdish people. Leader Apo's thoughts have become a hope for oppressed peoples because his thoughts and philosophy are oppressed peoples' path to salvation. All peoples should embrace Leader Öcalan and struggle for his freedom. The youth of Kurdistan should join the ranks of guerrilla remolded with the ideas of Leader Apo.”

“OUR STRUGGLE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL LEADER APO IS FREE”

Guerrilla Zilan Çekdar said April 4 means a new life for women, guerrillas and the Kurdish people, saying the followings: “As freedom fighters, welcoming April 4 in Shengal is very important and meaningful for us. Shengal's liberation was Leader Apo's dream. Therefore, being here in order to realize his dream makes our lives more meaningful. We are one step closer to freedom as we realize this dream of our Leader. Our struggle will continue until Leader Apo is free. I celebrate this meaningful day for entire Kurdistan and peoples of the world.”