Cold and Siberian temperatures have not stopped hundreds of Kurds to march for their freedom, freedom for their leader Abdullah Öcalan and the recognition of a Kurdish status. Organized by KON-KURD (Confederation of Kurdish Association in Europe) the march left Geneva on 31 January to reach Strasbourg on Thursday, after 420 kilometers.

Before reaching the city centre, the march stopped in front of the European Parliament for a press meeting.

The meeting was attended by Left Group deputuies Jurgen Klute, Marie Christine Vergiat, BDP deputy Emine Ayna and president of KON-KURD Ýsmet Kem.