The Turkish state is currently considering a "repentance law" aimed at Kurdish Freedom and Democracy Congress (KADEK), formerly known as Kurdistan Worker`s Party (PKK), guerrillas by offering reduced sentences to those who turn themselves in and denounce the cause. Responding to Turkey’s attempt aiming to undermine the guerrillas amid U.S. and Turkish suggestions of ridding south Kurdistan of "terrorism", a statement was released by KADEK arguing that such a law would fail, like many similar limited amnesties before it. "The KADEK feels pride, not repentance, for half a century of struggle for freedom and democracy," the statement read.
| Sounds like a "no" to me... |
Arguing that the party was seeking to play a peaceful role in Turkish politics, the statement called for a complete amnesty and talks with Turkish authorities. "Our movement is not locked into worship of weapons ...Disarmament is possible through an amnesty as part of a democratic solution," it said.
| ... or it could be a "maybe." Perhaps we should negotiate? |
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