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Turkish Delegation Meets Demirtas, Sparks Peace Hopes

1/13/2025

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A Turkish delegation from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) met with imprisoned leader Selahattin Demirtas, reigniting hopes for peace in the 40-year conflict with the PKK. This meeting, following a discussion with PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, suggests a promising step towards reconciliation in Turkey.

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A Turkish delegation from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) met with imprisoned leader Selahattin Demirtas, reigniting hopes for peace in the 40-year conflict with the PKK. This meeting, following a discussion with PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, suggests a promising step towards reconciliation in Turkey.