The Turkish state has been carrying out attacks on Avashin, Zap and Metina regions of the guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones since April 23rd. These attacks have been carried out in view of southern Kurdistan (Bashur) and Baghdad governments, both of which maintain their silence. On the other hand, HPG guerrillas confront the Turkish state forces through the offensives they launched against the attacks.

Til Temir citizens who spoke to ANHA on the issue stated that they stand with the guerrilla forces against the Turkish state’s attempts of a genocide.

‘THEY INTEND TO ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF KURDISH PEOPLE’

Ehmen Heyder recalled Turkey’s previous attacks on Medya Defense Zones and said, “The Turkish state’s attacks perpetually result in failure. Conversely, Kurds increase their achievements. The Turkish state intends to demoralize the guerrilla forces but faces a legendary resistance in Avashin, Metina and Zap regions. These attacks mainly aim to undermine the project of democratic nation. On the other hand, international community keeps silent in accordance with its own interests. We trust in the guerrilla forces. The invasion attacks will be responded properly. Governments of both Iraq and South Kurdistan must finally take a stand against ongoing attacks.”

‘MASSACRE TRADITION CONTINUES’

Heyder pointed out the significance of support for the current resistance by the Kurds living all over the world and continued, “The Turkish state started the attacks on the day the USA recognized the Armenian genocide. It seeks a new genocide. The massacre tradition of the Ottoman Empire still continues.”

‘HEWLER AND BAGHDAD MUST RAISE THEIR VOICE’

Mihemed Baqi Kute recalled that the Turkish state slaughtered peoples throughout its history, adding, “The Ottoman Empire slaughtered Armenians. Likewise, the Turkish state has slaughters the Kurds now. The attacks against Medya Defense Zones aim the elimination of the Kurdish Liberation Movement. We witnessed how the demographic structure has been changed in Afrin, Serekaniye and Gire Spi. Governments of both Iraq and southern Kurdistan admit their part in these attacks through their silence. If it is the contrary, they should immediately break their silence.”