One hundred thousand protested against killings in Paris - UPDATE
One hundred thousand protested against killings in Paris - UPDATE
One hundred thousand people took to the streets today in the French capital to condemn the killing of three Kurdish activists Sakine Cansýz, Fidan Doðan and Leyla Þaylemez in Kurdistan Information Office three days ago.
With intense emotions and strong feelings, Kurds from everywhere in Europe came together today to state their horror for the murders. Demonstrators marched to Colonel Fabien square, carrying the photos of three women who worked for peace and freedom in Kurdistan.
"Martyrs do not die", "Kurds will not be intimidated", "Fight for freedom cannot be stopped" were among the slogans chanted by thousands in the massive demo which was also supported by Turkish left-wing organizations, representatives of parties from West Kurdistan, French parties and organizations as well as a number of Kurdish politicians and NGOs from Europe.
The march was also joined by around 50 Franch women's organizations which called on the French government to shed light on the execution of three Kurdish politicians who -they underlined- gave a struggle for the freedom of women. Soloine Salmone, President of Femme Solidarite organization, called for solidarity with Kurdish women and described the killings as unacceptable.
Pierre Laurent, Leader of the French Communist Party, who also joined the march, condemned the killings and sent a message of solidarity to the Kurdish people.
With intense emotions and strong feelings, Kurds from everywhere in Europe came together today to state their horror for the murders. Demonstrators marched to Colonel Fabien square, carrying the photos of three women who worked for peace and freedom in Kurdistan.
"Martyrs do not die", "Kurds will not be intimidated", "Fight for freedom cannot be stopped" were among the slogans chanted by thousands in the massive demo which was also supported by Turkish left-wing organizations, representatives of parties from West Kurdistan, French parties and organizations as well as a number of Kurdish politicians and NGOs from Europe.
The march was also joined by around 50 Franch women's organizations which called on the French government to shed light on the execution of three Kurdish politicians who -they underlined- gave a struggle for the freedom of women. Soloine Salmone, President of Femme Solidarite organization, called for solidarity with Kurdish women and described the killings as unacceptable.
Pierre Laurent, Leader of the French Communist Party, who also joined the march, condemned the killings and sent a message of solidarity to the Kurdish people.
