ANKARA - Journalist-writer Aykan Sever emphasised that the idea of a "democratic society" in Abdullah Öcalan's call could serve as a bridge between peoples.

 

Journalist-writer Aykan Sever evaluated the developments following Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan's "Call for Peace and Democratic Society" on 27 February and the decisions of the PKK congress.

 

Sever noted that we are going through the process of "World War 3" and that this process has resulted in the overthrow of many regimes. Sever reminded what happened in Libya, Egypt and Syria in recent years, "The world is in a serious upheaval in the shadow of the third war of division and the climate crisis. This situation forces every entity, institution and power that wants to survive in this war, including individuals, to change," he said. 

 

Pointing out that the recent developments are progressing in parallel with this, Sever said: "Capitalism is becoming more militarised every day. The Kurdish movement's approach to a 'democratic society' will naturally be rejected by dominant mentalities. To the extent that this approach finds a response in societies, it will create more discomfort. International actors have already started discussing the 'democratic society' in order to organise their own alliances and relations. There have been discussions in the Israeli media, albeit on a small scale, reflecting the increasing desire for reconciliation with Turkey over Syria. The 'democratic society' can play an important role in shaping the future. It can also affect manipulated societies."

 

'DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY IS A BRIDGE BETWEEN PEOPLES'

 

Stressing that if the idea of a "democratic society" becomes widespread, it will gain "the function of being a bridge between peoples" Sever said, "Of course, all opposition groups who are concerned about the future should take responsibility in this process in the name of democratisation and defending the interests of society. After all, nothing should be left in the hands of the regime. Because there is a possibility that the regime, as well as other forces and nationalists, may engage in new provocations to undermine possible positive developments. 'Democratic Society' can be shaped around legitimate, self-governance, direct democracy, co-production-living practices and organisations outside the borders drawn by states. Undoubtedly, these struggles should express themselves at the international level through united organisation and solidarity efforts."

 

Emphasising the need to socialise peace, Sever said that the calls made by the opposition parties, especially the CHP, were valuable. Pointing to the importance of the Parliament, Sever said that it is not right to wait for the government and the state to take steps towards a solution. 

 

"It is more important than anything else to engage in mass struggles for rights on the basis of legitimate organisations," he added.

 

MA / Ömer Güngör