According to the Committee for Protests and Strikes in Kurdish Cities, a general strike has taken over all Kurdish cities.
City of Sanandaj- Citizen of Sanandaj: My child woke up early today and told me he won’t go to school today. He said, “You had promised to close down the school, don’t break your promise.” I caressed his head and replied, “My dear, I won’t go to work either today, but I have to go out and see what is happening in the city.” I went to the street corner a block away and noticed that Haji’s grocery store which is usually open before the neighbours wake up was closed. I quickly went to the center of the city. I noticed that there was no sign of people and the stores were all closed. Those who had gathered in front of pharmacies were looking at each other bewildered. Maybe they felt bad for coming out today. To sum it up: the city is shut down. Azadi Square is completely closed. Ferdowsi street and the little bazaars are all closed. 6th-Bahman street and Sharifabad are closed. Many streets are closed. Not even one person has opened his shop in the industrial and blacksmith townships. Market squares are all closed. The old Asef bazaar and all surrounding shops are closed.
Only government offices are open and security forces roam back and forth in their vehicles. They stand in groups next to banks and government offices. I send my greetings to the city of Sanandaj for the strike.
General Strike in Kurdistan PART 1
City of Kamyaran (hometown of Farzad Kamangar)- Except for government offices where security forces have come to work, the entire city is shut down. Security forces roam the streets. People are moving toward Farzad Kamangar’s home in increasing numbers.
General Strike in Kurdistan PART 2
City of Marivan- Marivan is shut down, except for schools and government offices run by security forces. All shops are closed.
According to reports received from cities of Baaneh, Bukan, Saghez, Divandareh, and Mahabad, most shops and bazaars are closed and the city atmosphere resembles a general strike.
According to reports in some cities, security forces are forcing shop owners to open some stores, but the people have resisted. In Kamyaran and Sanandaj, security forces have been stationed on main street corners.
In most Kurdish towns, security forces are implementing martial law and attempting to begin conflicts.
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