
Sırrı fought for confronting the truth says Dicle Anter 

2025-05-09 10:53:36


	DÊRSIM – Dicle Anter, the son of Kurdish intellectual Apê Musa (Musa Anter), stated that Sırrı Süreyya Önder fought for the truth until his last moments and dedicated his life to peace.

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	Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a member of the Imralı Delegation and Deputy Speaker of Parliament from the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, passed away on May 3rd, leaving a legacy of fighting for a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish question. Thousands visited the condolences organized by DEM Party in various provinces, and Dicle Anter was among the visitors in Dêrsim (Tunceli).

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	Anter, who met Önder in 2011, emphasized the need for collective efforts to preserve the hope for peace.

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	‘HIS HUMOR REMINDED ME OF MY FATHER’

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	Recalling his meetings with Önder, Anter said, “We had a modest and critical conversation, discussing my father and art.” He said Önder is a someone who always sought justice and advocated for democratic steps, added: “We don’t just know Sırrı Süreyya Önder as a politician. He was a poet, writer, director, and a voice for the people’s pain. He was one of the important figures that emerged from the suffering in Kurdistan.”

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	Anter highlighted that Önder fought for peace until the very end and said: “Sırrı was one of those crushed by the September coup. He suffered torture during his time in prison and faced many hardships. Despite all this, he fought against a serious illness. His humor reminded me of my father, Musa Anter, whose wit many remember.”&nbsp;

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	He added: "If you set the equation wrong from the beginning, the result will be wrong too," emphasizing the need to rebuild the system from scratch to achieve peace, justice, and democracy.

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	‘WE ALL NEED TO CONTRIBUTE’

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	Stating that democracy requires political intelligence Anter stressed: “Hatred and division have deepened in society, and the youth have the greatest responsibility. They must rise up for peace. Leaders must adopt peace, but words alone aren’t enough; practical steps must be taken. The Decree Laws and violations in Turkey block peace, and these unjust practices must end. Everyone must contribute to peace in this country.”

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	MA / Şilan Şirvan Çil&nbsp;