Murat Karayilan calls to PJAK to declare ceasefire

Murat Karayilan calls to PJAK to declare ceasefire

Murat Karayilan, the president of the Kurdistan Democratic Confederation (KCK) Executive Council, today called to PJAK (Party of Free Life in Kurdistan), whose guerrillas are having heavy war with Iran, to declare a ceasefire.

Speaking to ANF Turkish service, Karayilan said that the Kurds shall not be sided against Iran that is involved in a crisis with major powers of the world about its controversial nuclear program.

Speaking about the growing attacks of Iranian regime against the Kurds, and clashes between Iranian forces and PJAK guerrillas, Karayilan said that that Iran was the one who has asked for the clashes.

Karayilan said: "Iran is the one who is responsible for the situation. Because Iran knew very well when they executed four PJAK members, PJAK will not sit and watch but will act in retaliation".  

Karayilan said that clashes are not in the interests of the people and call both side to end the hostilities. Karayilan called on PJAK to declare a new ceasefire or at list to limit its actions in retaliation and asked the Iranian state to end its attacks.