Commemoration in Nuremberg: Influential voices for the Kurdish struggle for freedom

Commemoration in Nuremberg: Influential voices for the Kurdish struggle for freedom

Last Saturday, a memorial event for the fallen internationalists Asya Kanîreş, Koçer Medya and Azad Şergeş took place in Nuremberg, which brought together around 130 participants. These three fighters lost their lives on July 15, 2023 due to the Turkish Air Force attacks in the Xakurke region. Their importance for international solidarity and the Kurdish struggle for freedom was highlighted in moving speeches. anfdeutsch.com reports that the event began with a minute's silence for the German internationalist Tîjda Zagros, who died in a Turkish drone attack at the end of April.

The speaking times belonged to various speakers, including representatives of the organizations “Yuna” and “Perspective Communism”. They emphasized not only the extraordinary life stories of the fallen, but also the need for a democratic solution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Personal speeches from relatives, including one of Asya's sisters, provided deeply moving moments in which she reported on the politicization of her own family.

Culture and memory

A special highlight of the event was the opening of the new Azad Şergeş Library in the Kurdish People's House, which is designed as a space for political education and a place of remembrance. Donors brought numerous books, many of them about revolutionary figures. The event culminated in the singing of the anti-fascist song “Bella Ciao” ​​together, which symbolized the cohesion and determination of the participants.

The sadness for the fallen fighters is particularly noticeable when one considers that Thomas, who fell in Kurdistan on June 15, 2023, was also involved in the same conflict during an attack on the Turkish occupying army. kontrapolis.info informed that Thomas has been active in Ingolstadt since 2014 and has always supported anti-fascist and revolutionary movements. He sought international solidarity in protests against militaristic structures and was deeply rooted in the Kurdish movement.

Thomas, who took the nom de guerre Azad Şerger, embodied the determination of many who are fighting for a better future in the Kurdish region. His sudden loss is mourned not only by his friends and relatives, but also by a broad movement that saw him as a valuable comrade-in-arms.

A look at the challenges of the Kurdish liberation struggle

The situation of the Kurds and their regions in the Middle East remains complex and difficult. The United Nations magazine highlights that ethnic, cultural and economic discrimination as well as military conflicts are part of everyday life. External powers often use the conflicts for their own benefit, which further exacerbates the situation.

Recent events in the region are a stark reminder of how important it is to fully support the fight for freedom and diversity. The memorial event in Nuremberg was a strong sign of solidarity and an appeal to everyone not to remain silent but to actively work for justice and peace.