The Washington Kurdish Institute (WKI) extends heartfelt condolences to Selahattin Demirtas and his family on the profound loss of his father, Mr. Tahir Demirtas.
During these challenging moments, as he confronts personal grief, we offer our sincere and unwavering solidarity with him. His resilience, embodying leadership, serves as an inspiration in the enduring struggle against an authoritarian regime that spans decades. The unjust imprisonment of Demirtas by the Turkish government underscores the broader fight for the freedom of the Kurdish nation in Turkey.
Mr. Demirtas’s father, like many others in Kurdistan, has left behind a spirited legacy among loved ones. We urgently call upon the international community, especially the United States, to exert pressure on the Turkish government for the release of the jailed Kurdish politician, allowing him to reunite with his loved ones.
Washington Kurdish Institute
December 31, 2023