VAN - Sending a message to Van Newroz celebrations, philosopher Noam Chomsky said: "Kurdish people have faced and overcome terrible repression and violence. That is a lesson that Kurdish resistance and accomplishment has seared into our consciousness."

 

Linguist, philosopher, historian and Kurdish friend Noam Chomsky sent a video message to Van Newroz. Stating that the Kurdish people are fighting valiantly for freedom and justice, Chomsky stated that the struggle of the Kurds is inspiring. 

 

Chomsky sent the following message: "The Kurdish people have struggled valiantly, for freedom and justice. They have faced and overcome terrible repression and violence. Their struggle is truly inspiring, as are their achievements in the face of extreme adversity. For me personally, it has been an enormous privilege to be able to participate, even if very slightly in these remarkable efforts. Very recently, by giving an inaugural lecture at the University of Rojava. Only a few years ago, that would have seemed unimaginable and it should teach us that the human spirit can not only imagine, but also can achieve. That is a lesson that Kurdish resistance and accomplishment has seared into our consciousness. Surely, there is more to come. It will be no less inspiring. It will be no less significant than influencing the shape of future history. Newroz Piroz Be!"

 

Referring to the isolation on PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan, Chomsky said, “There is a terrible isolation on Mr. Öcalan. The isolation also reflects to the Kurdish people. This isolation must be broken."