The international campaign “Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan, A Political Solution to the Kurdish Question” marked its second anniversary on 10 October. A common message resonated throughout the actions organized in many countries to demand freedom for Abdullah Öcalan. The actions also reaffirmed that Öcalan’s ideas of “democratic modernity” have inspired global struggles. Led primarily by women and young people, the events emphasized the need for an ecological, democratic, and liberation model of society.
The campaign committee announced that actions will continue in the coming days, with new events being planned to mark the 27th anniversary of the international conspiracy that led to Öcalan’s abduction.
The committee said that “the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan and thousands of political prisoners is a vital step toward a peace process in the Middle East.”
Press conference and poster campaign in Sweden
In Stockholm, posters prepared by the Academy of Democratic Modernity were displayed throughout the city.
A press conference was held during the day, attended by Swedish MP Daniel Riazat and longtime supporter of the Kurdish struggle Ann Margaret Livy. Participants discussed the legal process in Europe and Sweden’s potential role in achieving a peaceful solution.
Concert and rally in Italy
Italian youth movements organized a “mobile concert” event in the streets, gathering public reactions to Öcalan’s words. Later, a rally was held where calls for his release were once again voiced.
Radio program in Mexico
In Mexico, Regeneración Radio broadcast an analysis titled “Kurdistan, the Third World War, and the Third Way Solution.”
Trade union solidarity in the Spanish State
In the Spanish state, the Confederación Intersindical and Intersindical Valenciana unions issued solidarity messages calling for Öcalan’s freedom and a political solution to the Kurdish question.
Photo campaign in Germany
In the German city of Celle, Women Defend Rojava and Defend Kurdistan activists organized a photo campaign demanding Öcalan’s freedom. Activists emphasized that Öcalan’s concept of “democratic confederalism,” based on women’s liberation, ecology, and grassroots democracy, has inspired freedom movements across the world.
Street readings in Colombia
In Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, activists set up information stands and read excerpts from Öcalan’s books in the streets.