Ocalan's call for PKK disarmament sparks new peace hopes
Abdullah Ocalan has called on militants to lay down their arms and dissolve the organization. The move by the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) could potentially end the 40-year rebellion against Turkey.
This appeal was conveyed by the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM), which read Ocalan's letter. In the published letter, the PKK leader emphasized the need for all groups within the organization to disarm.
- The PKK must dissolve - Ocalan urged.
Possible resumption of peace talks
There are signals in Turkey indicating a possible resumption of peace talks between the authorities and the PKK. In the past, such negotiations took place but did not yield the expected results. The conflict, which has lasted 40 years, has claimed the lives of about 40,000 people. The PKK is recognized as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union, and the United States.
The PKK's rebellion against the Turkish state has been ongoing for four decades, affecting both Turkey and regions beyond its borders. Turkish authorities, the EU, and the USA classify the PKK as a terrorist organization, complicating the peace process. Nevertheless, the emerging signals of a possible return to talks offer hope for ending the conflict.
