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PKK Disbands, Pursues Peaceful Resolution with Turkey

5/12/2025

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In a historic turn, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has declared its disbandment and a cessation of armed conflict with Turkey, following a pivotal congress in northern Iraq. Guided by the vision of imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan, this decision seeks to address the Kurdish issue through peaceful, democratic avenues, potentially reshaping the political landscape and security dynamics in the region, particularly in Syria.

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In a historic turn, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has declared its disbandment and a cessation of armed conflict with Turkey, following a pivotal congress in northern Iraq. Guided by the vision of imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan, this decision seeks to address the Kurdish issue through peaceful, democratic avenues, potentially reshaping the political landscape and security dynamics in the region, particularly in Syria.