The Turkish army has started a new invasion of South Kurdistan (Kurdistan region of Iraq) after several days of air and ground attacks. The occupation attacks, which began on the night of April 17, target the Medya Defense Zones controlled by the guerrilla forces.

KON-MED, the Germany-based umbrella organization of Kurdish associations, said that there will be demonstrations throughout Germany tomorrow, and called for strong participation in the protests.

The statement released on Friday includes the following:

“The colonialist fascist Turkish state is continuing its attacks against the Kurdish people by occupying Kurdistan. It is obvious that the recent Turkish offensive which targets the Kurdistan freedom struggle has been introduced to destroy the gains and future of the entire Kurdish people. The genocidal Turkish state and treacherous KDP have been attacking the Kurdish freedom struggle using all dirty methods, to no avail. The invading Turkish state, the AKP-MHP government, will get no results through these methods. The fascist government pursues policies of war to overcome the crisis it has been going through. In North Kurdistan, hundreds of Kurdish people have been arrested and political prisoners are murdered by torture and inhumane methods as the fascist government is attacking South Kurdistan with an eye to invading Rojava and Şengal.

The 3rd World War which started in the Middle East is currently spread everywhere and conflicts are emerging in every part of the world. Those who shed tears for the war between Russia and Ukraine are being hypocritical by remaining silent towards the invasion of Kurdistan and the massacres. All the states, notably the German state, which have remained silent and approved the occupation, are partners in these attacks.

Kurdish freedom fighters are continuing to protect all the people of Kurdistan and their gains through their outstanding resistance against these genocidal attacks. As the Kurdish people living in Germany, we can protect our gains by fighting together against the fascist Turkish state and the KDP betrayal in a spirit of national unity and by taking to the streets under the motto 'Defend Kurdistan'.

Our people, intellectuals, artists, institutions and parties must fulfil their patriotic duties by opposing the genocidal Turkish state in a spirit of national unity. Being silent and watching only serves the occupation and massacre policies of the enemy.

On this basis, we as the KON-MED, call on all our people living in Germany and all our anti-war friends to participate in the protests to be held on April 23.”

ACTION SCHEDULE

Düsseldorf, DGB Haus, Time: 14:00

Hamburg, Sternschanze Bahnhof, Time: 15:00

Hanover, Opernplatz, Time: 14:00

Dresden, HBF, Time: 14:00

Leipzig, Eisenbahnstraße, Time: 18:00

Frankfurt, Galluswarte (Youth Parade), Time: 13:00

Stuttgart, Lautenschlager Straße, Time: 15:00

Freiburg, Platz der alten Synagog, Time: 18:00

München, Zenettiplatz, Time: 19:00.