The Kurdistan Communities Union’s (KCK) Peoples and Beliefs Committee sent heartfelt Christmas wishes to Christians worldwide on Monday, calling for unity among faiths to resist oppressive regimes and build a democratic, peaceful future. The message highlighted 2024’s struggles and stressed the importance of solidarity in addressing ongoing crises.
As Christians globally celebrated Christmas, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement (KCK) extended solidarity and hope through a statement from its Peoples and Beliefs Committee. Offering condolences to victims of the recent attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, the KCK called for unity against oppression.
“2024 was marked by both tragedy and resistance. As we bid farewell to a year of immense struggle, we reaffirm our belief that unity, equality, and brotherhood among all peoples and beliefs can pave the way for a peaceful, democratic world,” the statement read.
The KCK condemned the Turkish regime for targeting Christian, Yazidi, and Alevi communities and for ongoing aggression in North and East Syria (Rojava). “The genocidal, fascist Turkish regime casts a shadow over the celebrations of our peoples, threatening their lives, cultures, and faiths,” it added.
A Call for Unity and Resistance
In its Christmas message, the KCK urged solidarity among all faiths to counter oppressive regimes and support an inclusive, democratic Syria.
“Humanity’s crises demand that our sacred traditions and celebrations be dedicated to solving these problems,” the KCK noted. “The model of coexistence based on love, peace, brotherhood, and equality must be realised, particularly in Rojava and Syria.”
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The statement also stressed the urgency of organising against colonialist and fascist powers in Kurdistan and globally. “This Christmas, we hope for a future where the evils opposing human conscience and morality come to an end,” the KCK declared.
Building a Democratic Future All Together
Reflecting on ongoing struggles in the Middle East, the KCK expressed hope for progress toward democracy and freedom in 2025. The group emphasised the need for collective efforts to build a peaceful, free Syria that recognises the rights and freedoms of all communities.
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“Christian, Muslim, and Yazidi peoples in Rojava and Syria can lead a successful struggle for a democratic nation,” the KCK said. “We call on everyone to contribute to this vision of coexistence and equality.”
The statement closed with solidarity and resilience: “Merry Christmas to all Christian peoples, especially the Armenian, Assyrian, and Chaldean communities of Kurdistan. May the new year bring victory to the struggle for a Democratic Nation.”
