Ahmet Turk, Pervin Buldan, and Sirri Sureyya Onder attend a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Feb. 27, 2025 to read Abdullah Ocalan’s message

By Dr. Muhamad Sabir Kareem:

If we begin with the truth that one of the basic elements in defining the concept of peace includes the maintenance of justice and the reduction of violence, as well as identifying the factors behind war, violence, and organized oppression, then we can say that the peace process between the PKK and the Turkish state is far from being judged according to these elements of peace. Based on these principles, we must acknowledge that, while resisting military threats is necessary to maintain national security, on the opposing side, ending colonial oppression and supporting the liberation movement is essential to achieving real peace between both sides of the conflict.

In response to what we discussed in Part 1 regarding the shortcomings and inconsistencies related to the main subject of this essay, and in light of the truth mentioned above, we observe the following shortcomings in this peace attempt: