The guerrillas in Kurdistan are in a defensive position and are putting into practice the call to cease all fighting because of the earthquake disaster. The Turkish army continues to attack guerrilla positions from the air and on the ground.
The Press Centre of the People's Defence Forces (HPG) reported that the Turkish army continues its attacks on the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
"Our guerrilla forces are in a defensive position and are putting the call of our movement into practice. Despite this, the Turkish army continues to attack the Medya Defence Zones."
According to HPG, Turkish attack helicopters bombed guerrilla positions in Çemço at 9pm local time on Saturday night. The guerrillas defended themselves with heavy weapons, forcing the helicopter squadron to move away from the area in the Zap region. During the day, the positions in Çemço were also attacked 27 times with howitzers and heavy weapons.
Cemil Bayık, co-chair of the KCK Executive Council, has called for a halt to all military actions in light of Thursday night's earthquake, stating: "We have decided not to carry out any actions unless the Turkish state attacks."
The Central Headquarters of the People's Defence Forces (HSM) expressed support for the KCK's call and said on Saturday that the guerrillas were ready to do their part to alleviate the suffering of people.
