Newroz, the day of the resurrection of the Kurds, continues to be celebrated in the cities of Kurdistan. A big Newroz rally will be held in Amed on 21 March. The preparation of the rally, organized by the Democratic Society Congress (DTK), continues throughout the city.

DBP Amed Provincial co-chair Hayrettin Altun talked about the Newroz activities they carried out.

Newroz is also the day of rebellion in a mythological sense and it means renewal and success for the peoples of the Middle East, said Altun.

Door to door invitation

Kurdish people see Newroz as a symbol of resistance in the last 50-year history, Altun said, adding that “Newroz 2022 is very important for the Kurdish people. Because since 2015, the system has constantly attacked to destroy the current gains of the Kurds. All Kurds are faced with great persecution. But today, the Kurds are resisting and are taking great steps to achieve peace with this resistance. This year's Newroz will also burn as the fire of resistance and success. We continue our preparation to ensure this success. We invite our people to Newroz by going from cities to villages, from street to street, from door to door.”

Altun said that the people of Amed showed great interest in Newroz, and added that “Kurds now want change and transformation. Everyone, both in the villages and in the city, attaches serious meaning to this year's Newroz. Ahe system also sees it. For this reason, it is considering banning the Newroz declarations."

Altun said that the system in Turkey continues to oppress the Kurdish people, but added that the Kurds are not what they used to be. "Newroz in 2022 will be the day to stand against isolation and oppression in prisons. Our people are aware of all the dirty and special policies carried out against them. That is why our people will shout out all their demands in this Newroz.”