Press Release on September 1, International Day of Peace
On the anniversary of September 1, International Day of Peace, humanity needs peace more than ever. People express their peace demands on this day, more than the all other times. In a world within which the pain and grief brought on by occupying forces and natural disasters, we hope for sustained peace around the world, Kurdistan and Middle East, we, the Kurdistan National Congress, salute this peace day with our sincere desire, aspirations and hopes for all peace loving people join forces on this day with their love for peace.
Unfortunately, on the International Day of Peace, occupying forces are carrying out active war in the Middle East and in our homeland Kurdistan. Although, it has been revealed that the solution of the Kurdish question is the main issue for a peace process in the region and although KCK declared a ‘’cease-fire’’, raising the hopes of the people in that region for a peaceful resolution, regional occupying forces, especially Turkey and Iran are continuing their attacks in a provocative way.
Undoubtedly the KCK’s ‘’cease-fire’’ declaration strengthened the hopes of a peace process. After this cease-fire decision, the Kurdish issue, which is the main problem of the Middle East, has started to be debated at the highest levels. The debates around the solution of Kurdish issue and the prospects for peace have created a great joy in the four parts of the Kurdistan. This enthusiasm and joy put "The National Conference" which is the most important subject for Kurds, on the agenda. This is a great hope of a free and honored life and future for all Kurdish people.
Despite of KCK’s ‘’cease-fire’’ declaration, Turkey and Iran are insistently carrying out their armed operations clearly demonstrates that Turkey and Iran are attempting to sabotage the region and world peace and by committing crimes against humanity.
The AKP government wants to continue the denial of the Kurdish identity with a package of minor changes of its September 12 fascist constitution. Therefore, we announce that it is a necessity to “boycott” the referendum in Turkey, as it does not contribute the democracy, until it has been changed completely.
We, as the KNK believe that the solution of Kurdish issue and the unity of Kurdish people will solve the problems of the region and these will develop democracy, stability and peace in the region.
We, as the Kurdistan National Congress keep our hopes to maintain peace as always and we hope that the International Day of Peace will bring permanent peace to the world.
KNK Executive Council
01.09.2010
