News Center- Kongra Star has released a written statement to mark the 32nd death anniversary of Üveyş Öcalan, mother of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. “On the death anniversary of leader’s Öcalan’s mother Üveyş Öcalan, we bow respectfully before Kurdish mothers, the symbol of resistance and struggle, who sacrifice their lives for their people’s cause.

‘She was patient and had a strong will’

The statement said that Mother Üveyş was patient and had a strong will. “Mother Üveyş, who witnessed the suffering and oppression faced by her people, had always a firm stance against oppressive, politics and social conditions. At her home, she raised a leader inspiring millions of people in the struggle for freedom and democracy. Mother Üveyş always supported her son’s struggle for freedom by believing in the path chosen by her son for justice.”

‘She became a symbol’

“Mother Üveyş became a symbol by carrying the traces of all people in her female personality. As women, we see Mother Üveyş not only as the mother of our leader but also as the source of our resistance and struggle. On her death anniversary, we remember Mother Üveyş with respect and gratitude. We salute all mothers, especially Kurdish mothers, who stand against all injustices and fight for their children to have a free life in the future. We vow once again that we will struggle for freedom, peace and justice until the oppressed people have their legitimate rights.”