The Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Vigil launched on 25 June 2012 in Strasbourg, to demand freedom for the Kurdish People's Leader and an end to the isolation imposed on him has reached week 587.

Three Kurdish patriots from Sweden took over the vigil this week. The vigil is the longest-running action of the Kurds in Europe.

The group includes Şehmus Çetinkaya, Ezîz Bamo and Ciwan Şahan.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Şehmus Çetinkaya stated that they were very concerned because they had not heard from the Kurdish People’s Leader for about 3 years, and that all Kurds would be relieved if they received news as soon as possible.

Inviting all Kurds to stand up and work for the Kurdish cause, Çetinkaya said: "All Kurds should be united."

Another activist, Ezîz Bamo, said: "We have not heard any news from our leader for three years," and added that they participated in the protest to react against the isolation and the invading Turkish state.