Speaking at the Paris demonstration in protest against the execution of Kurdish activists Sakine Cansýz, Fidan Doðan and Leyla Þaylemez, Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) co-chair Gültan Kýþanak said in an atmosphere tense with sorrow and pain but also with the determination that "We will not let darkness fall on these horrific murderers".

Everybody should understand this very clearly- said Kiþanak- Kurdish people want peace. Kurdish people want freedom. Kurdish people want justice. You have killed three women fighters for peace but you should know we will get justice. We will not let these murders passing without justice.

“To France we have a clear message. You have to work to get the truth and ensure justice. Who did this horrific crime are those who don't want peace. It is easy to blame a feud and is easy to lie but nobody will believe this lie. The Kurdish women and the Kurdish people will go on as long as it takes to get the murderers and we promise to fight for freedom and peace as long as it take.”

Speaking after, Democratic Society Congress (DTK) co-chair Aysel Tuðluk made an emotionally strong speech her voice broken fighting back the tears. "We will fight to ensure justice for Sakine, Rojbin and Leyla. We have to know that this was an attack to peace and women.”