US EditionImprisoned PKK Leader Calls for New Laws that Would Advance Peace with the Turkish Government
Ocalan links legal reforms to PKK disarmament and parliamentary recommendations for reintegrating militants who renounce violence, aiming to end decades of conflict.
- The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party urged new legislation to promote peace with Turkey after decades of conflict.
- Ocalan's message was read in parliament by a Kurdish party legislator, calling for a transition based on democracy and rule of law.
- A parliamentary commission recommended legal reforms, including reintegrating PKK members who renounce violence.
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One year after his call for the dissolution of the PKK, Öcalan, the founder of the PKK, announced his intention to end "the era of violence-based politics".
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Imprisoned PKK leader calls for new laws that would advance peace with the Turkish government
The imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group in Turkey is urging the government in Ankara to adopt new legislation that would advance peace effort to end their decades-long conflict.
The Straits Times
Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process
The imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group in Turkey on Friday urged for new legislation that would advance a peace initiative with the Turkish government in the wake of their decades‑long conflict.
Abdullah Ocalan Calls for Peace Laws in Turkey
Jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan has urged for peace-related laws in Turkey to facilitate democratic integration. His statement, supporting a recently approved road map by the Turkish parliament, emphasizes legal reforms alongside PKK disarmament. The PKK, previously seeking an independent state, now advocates for Kurdish autonomy and rights.
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