Xelîl: Everyone should take a clear stance against the KDP-Turkish state

Aldar Xelîl, a PYD Co-Presidency Council Member, remarked that the KDP has turned Bashur (South) Kurdistan into a location where Turkish state plans are carried out, and added that “the Turkish state counts on the assistance of the KDP when it claims ‘I will destroy the liberation movement. KDP is doing what the Turkish state cannot on a global scale.”

Aldar Xelîl responded to ANF’s questions about the increasing dialogue between the KDP and the Turkish government, the goals of these talks, and how they would affect the Kurdish people.

In light of the recent attacks on Kurds, how should the growing ties between the KDP and the Turkish state be interpreted?

The fate of the KDP is inextricably linked to its relationship with the Turkish state. To be more specific, the KDP linked its fate to the AKP-MHP. The AKP-MHP coalition is the most chauvinistic administration in Turkish history. They are the most opposed to the Kurdish people’s existence, democracy, human rights, and equality. The KDP’s fate has been linked to such people. And they are sharing a similar mindset with them.

During a period in which the Turkish state heavily targeted the Kurdish people, invaded their areas, and pursued a policy of destruction, KDP officials met with Erdogan, his ministers, and their governments on several occasions in Hewler, Ankara, Munich, German, and so on. They had meetings in a variety of locations. They are always talking with one another. This signifies that they are sharing a similar mindset.

‘THE TURKISH STATE IS RELYING ON THE KDP.’

With the arrival of spring, Newroz, how will Turkey’s declaration ‘I will annihilate the Kurdish Freedom Movement’ be carried out? What are they relying on when they claim, ‘I will end all of their activities’? 

They are relying on the KDP’s support. The KDP repeatedly told the Turkish government, “I am ready to fight beside you against the freedom revolution.”  This is a very dangerous. They will join forces with the Turkish state to oppose the existence of Kurds in areas of Kurdistan such as Bashure Kurdistan. Regardless of how much truth there is in it, the troops of Bashure Kurdistan do not accept it. Not everyone in Bashur agrees with this view.

However, KDP, which is politically controlled by the government and institutions, has tourned Bashur into a place where the Turkish state would carry out its objectives using their power, intelligence, and special forces. Therefore, it is included in the Turkish government’s destruction plans. This is not in the best interests of the KDP. It was best for them to take a position against the Turkish state’s ambitions. Unfortunately, we are now witnessing the opposite. We see KDP assisting them. This is in the interests of a family and dynasty rather than the Kurdish people.

Although the KDP publicly maintains its alliance with the Turkish state, why are the other forces in Bashur Kurdistan largely silent?

South Kurdistan is ruled by a family clan, a dinasty. The other parties that formally participate in the government have no decision-making power and no effective political influence in the region. The members of this clan do things that even Erdogan does not dare to do on an international level. Perhaps this does not apply to all Barzanis. Some family members do not participate.

So a family clan endangers all Kurdish achievements?

This undemocratic culture harms all Kurdish movements and gives power to the Turkish state. No force from Kurdistan should support an occupying power. Rather, all of us should help in the liberation of the occupied territories. It’s a very sad sight for us. The ENKS [“Kurdish National Council”] also acts in accordance with the Turkish state, which occupies Afrin, Serêkaniyê, Girê Spî, Cerablus, Azaz and Bab. This shows an immoral unscrupulousness for which words can hardly be found. This policy harms the interests of the Kurdish people.

After the Nechirvan Barzani-Erdogan meeting, the news emerged regarding a new attack. Do you have any information coming to you?

According to certain reports, after Newroz, there would be attacks against Kurdish guerrillas, Kurdish movements, and Kurdish victories. They serve the enemy’s goals rather than the Kurdish movement and the democratic Kurdish revolution. Everyone should now oppose these policies. This is not just the responsibility of one party. It’s as if we have personal inconsistencies between us. There are certain facts that prove otherwise. Everyone should be aware of it. This dynasty, malbat, or party, whatever you want to call it, is collaborating with the enemy. We are still fighting for our rights.

Some are allied with the enemy against whom we are fighting. That enemy wants to destroy us, and you are assisting them. I’m afraid I can’t take this in good faith. These should be known by our people. Our ‘brother’ joins forces with those who seek to destroy us.

What should the Kurds do in light of the likely offensive agenda and KDP participation?

All of us should say to them with one voice, ‘This is enough, leave the enemy ranks. The enemy is taking advantage of you the entire time you are on their side. They want to defeat our revolution, and they will destroy you either. After that, you will be worthless, and they won’t even acknowledge you. This revolution must be protected so that you can be appreciated; the achievements must be protected; all of our people must organize; and we must have a clear attitude toward the occupation and its partners.’