On Wednesday, British police raided the London Kurdish Community Centre (KCC) and the homes of many Kurdish patriots and politicians.

The Kurdish Community in London issued a statement condemning the raid. The statement said: "In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Kurdish Community Centre in London, UK, was raided by British police. Many patriots and politicians in London had their doors broken down, and arrests were carried out.

The Co-Chair of the British Kurdish People’s Assembly, assembly workers, and politicians have been detained. During the raids, police used violence and detained individuals with hands cuffed behind their backs, displaying an aggressive attitude."

The statement added: "Patriots who were forced to migrate from Turkey to Europe due to the denial of the Kurdish people’s right to live, exist, and engage in political activities, as well as the imposition of oppression and slavery, are now facing attacks and attempts to criminalise them in the UK.

We, the Kurdish community in London, strongly condemn the recent unjust and heavy-handed raid conducted by British police on our community spaces. This aggressive act is not only an attack on our people, but also an affront to the principles of democracy, justice, and human rights that the UK claims to uphold.

For decades, the Kurdish community has contributed to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of this city. We have peacefully advocated for our rights, supported democratic principles, and sought to highlight the injustices faced by Kurds around the world. The police’s disproportionate use of force and targeting of our community undermines trust, fosters fear, and perpetuates the marginalisation of minority groups."

The statement continued: "We demand accountability for this raid and a clear explanation for the actions taken. We call for an independent investigation into the police’s conduct and an end to the criminalisation of our community. No community should live in fear of being targeted for their identity, heritage, or political beliefs.

Our community stands resilient in the face of this aggression. We will continue to advocate for justice, equality, and peace, and we urge human rights organisations to stand with us in solidarity during this troubling time.

We condemn these raids that took place in London. It is unacceptable for democratic community centres to be subjected to such actions without justification. We demand the immediate release of all detained patriots and politicians, including the Co-Chair of the British Kurdish People’s Assembly."