Turkey’s New Acid Test: The Trial of Ocalan

By Kani Xulam May 30, 1999 In 1870, when Germany declared war on France, Alsace and Lorraine, among other things, became the spoils of war. In the Treaty of Frankfurt on May 10, 1871, Paris agreed to the secession of its two provinces. For years after, the French...

The 84th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Watertown, Massachusetts April 24, 1999 I want to start by thanking the members of the Commemoration Committee for putting together this program to observe the 84th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. I am grateful to Vahe Habeshian for including us, the Kurds, on...

Anti NATO Citizens’ Summit Rally

The Statement of Kani Xulam Anti NATO Citizens’ Summit Rally Friday, April 23, 1999 I want to add my own voice to those who have expressed gratitude for the organizers of this rally to de-nuke NATO and to urge for an end to its relentless bombing campaign over...

Solidarity with the Kurds Night

“The Kurds on Our Watch” Solidarity with the Kurds Night at Concordia University Saturday April 10, 1999 I want to start by thanking the organizers of this event for their generosity and kindness towards the Kurdish people. I want to recognize them by name, Homa,...