Kurds in Vienna commemorate martyrs from Kogherat and Qamishlo

A commemoration ceremony was held today at the Komela Rojava Center in Vienna, the Austrian capital, at the invitation of the Martyrs’ Commune in Austria. The event honored a group of fallen fighters from the Kogherat and Qamishlo areas and was attended by the families of Baran Qamishlo and Berjem Zilan.

The ceremony began with a minute of silence in tribute to the fallen fighters, followed by a welcoming speech from Hemi Heci Ali, a member of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) committee in Austria. He highlighted the role of the fallen fighters in defending the dignity and identity of the Kurdish people and stressed the importance of continuing their path to achieve their aspirations.

For his part, Ahmed Zirek, a representative of the Martyrs’ Commune, discussed the role of the fallen fighters in securing the Kurdish people's gains in the four parts of Kurdistan and called on attendees to follow in their footsteps. He also emphasized the importance of the role played by the families of fallen fighters in uniting ranks and continuing the struggle for freedom and a dignified life.

In his speech, journalist and politician Binyad Jeziri reviewed key stages in the Kurdish people's struggle, stressing that preserving the gains achieved through the sacrifices of fallen fighters requires solidarity among Kurds and their families.

“We bow in reverence and respect to all martyrs of freedom, and renew our pledge to continue their path until achieving the goals for which they sacrificed their lives,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of Berjem Zilan’s family, Mohammed Ali reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the struggle until the Kurdish people achieve freedom. Meanwhile, Lazkin Hibet delivered a speech on behalf of Baran Qamishlo’s family, thanking those in attendance and stressing that following the path of fallen fighters is a national duty.

The ceremony concluded with the Martyrs’ Commune presenting portraits of Baran Qamishlo and Berjem Zilan to their families, who reside in Vienna, in recognition of their sacrifices.

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