Executive Committee Member of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Murat Karayilan, was invited to a special broadcasting of Radio Dengê Welat and answered the questions of Rosîda Mêrsin. Karayilan greeted all activists involved in the hunger strikes and said: “I greet the resistance in Amed prison, the pioneer politician Leyla Guven and all other activists, I congratulate the New Year to them, and hope that the year ahead will be the year of democracy and freedom. From Sulaymaniyah to Erbil, Maxmur, Rojava, North Kurdistan and Europe, everywhere our people are resisting, I send my greetings and congratulate the New Year to all of them.

“Fascism will be defeated when the isolation is broken”

Karayilan highlighted that the isolation enforced upon Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Ocalan is not only against Kurdish folk, but is indeed a threat to everyone in the Middle East. Karayilan spoke of the meaning of the isolation and said: “Removing the isolation will lead to a new process in Turkey and the wider region, liberating Leader Apo will start a new phase in the entire region.”

Karayilan emphasized that all actions carried out under the motto ‘Let’s break the isolation and tear down fascism,’ are appreciated and meaningful initiatives, adding; “There is a great significance in this motto, if the isolation is broken, fascism cannot survive. This is a wise comprehension of the reality. Everyone must act upon this narrative.”

“This is a popular campaign”

Karayilan reminded of the fact that Leyla Guven has gone through over 50 days of hunger strike, and has entered a critical situation. He noted the importance of strengthening the actions against isolation, and continued; “The action initiated and led by Leyla Guven has turned into a broad campaign in and outside the homeland. We, the Kurdistan movement along with the people, are entering 2019 with such resistance. It is a popular action that includes all components of our society. Therefore everyone, from the patriots and democrats, must help to preserve and strengthen this historic initiative.”

“As long as guerilla exists, the enemy’s attempts are doomed to failure”

Karayilan pointed out to the struggle of guerrilla, “Kurdistan liberation movement is being through the most important process ever and guerrilla is the leading force in this process of resistance. The Turkish state has accelerated its threats and vows to continue with military operations to “eliminate the guerrilla this winter”. This is because of the fact that guerrilla is playing a great role as the driving force of revolution.”

Karayılan continued, addressing to the guerrillas of the freedom movement; “All of our guerrilla comrades in the mountains of Kurdistan must know that the very sense of their presence in these mountains has a meaning which is to step up the freedom struggle. It is therefore valuable.

“Whether in Medya Defense Zones or in North Kurdistan, the presence of our comrades is a stab in the enemy’s heart. Our comrades’ stance by itself plays a major role. As long as the guerrilla exists and stands tall, the enemy’s attempts are doomed to failure. No matter how much the enemy attacks the people and politicians in Kurdistan and tightens the isolation, they will never achieve a result as long as the guerrilla resists and protects their positions because they can never realize this without eliminating the guerrilla. As long as there are guerrillas in the mountains of Kurdistan, our people will never be left alone. The Kurdish youth, wholeheartedly, will continue to join the guerrilla and reinforce the struggle. Kurdish women, with their will and determination for freedom, will always resist. As long as guerrilla stands strong, our people will remain strong in the villages, streets, in and outside the homeland and our Leader’s position will be stronger,” said Karayilan.

“2019 will be a period of great resistance”

Karayilan pointed out that when they observe the developments in the region and analyze the attitude of hegemonic forces of the world, they could see that the war will further spread in the region. He said there is no sign that the war will descelate or end. He noted that this goes for Kurdistan, too, as the war in Kurdistan is related with the war in the region.

“The Ankara regime believes it has to attack and wage a war in order to keep its rule on its feet, continue its domination and win the elections. Especially the gang leader Erdoğan believes he could keep his ruling going by shedding blood. He is attacking the Kurdish people and shedding blood to this end, thus consolidating the wave of chauvinism in Turkey. By feding this chauvinist wave with blood, he intends to gather the chauvinist mob around himself and receive their votes. On this basis, our enemy feels itself obliged to wage a war however this does not stem from its strength, but on the contrary from its weakness. It is not a political power that calls elections in an ordinary atmosphere. This is a total fascism. They seek to keep their ruling standing by intimidating, killing and imprisoning the people. Erdoğan wants to build an empire of fear by interrogating and intimidating the most ordinary artist seven. To achieve this, he needs to wage a war.”

Karayılan remarked that the Kurdish people have developed a new process that will improve and grow further in time. “This shows us that our struggle is entering a new period in military, political and social aspects, and this is the period of great and sacred resistance. For this reason, we can say that the new year will be a year of major resistance and initiative. Everyone should be prepared and get organized accordingly.”

“Resistance will bring a solution”

PKK Executive Member Karayılan pointed out that this will not be an ordinary process and 2019 will not be an ordinary year as it will witness the deepening of conflicts, intensified war, increased resistance and development of a solution. The developments to take place during 2019 will determine the course of the next years. For this reason, all the Apoist revolutionaries must act with this awareness and responsibility. Our people should know that they are being through such a process, we are in the phase of a solution and victory now. This is why our enemy is attacking this much. In response, we must manifest the will we have manifested for 40 years now, and join this process basing on right ways and methods, tactics and manners with the goal of strengthening the fight of will on the path of LeaderApo and brave martyrs. In this way, the fascist reactionism will be defeated and the victory will be of the peoples.”