US EditionThe PKK says it will lay down its arms. What are the chances of lasting peace between Turkey and the Kurds? Podcast
- Turkey's pro-Kurdish party, DEM, stated that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance provided no clear steps on peace during talks meant to advance the peace process after the PKK pledged to disarm.
- The PKK declared a ceasefire last month after their leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called for disarmament, which DEM says is a step toward ending a conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives.
- Gulistan Kilic Kocyigit from DEM expressed that the government officials were vague on addressing democratic demands, stating, 'There was no specific roadmap or clear commitment on what steps they are willing to take.'
- AKP spokesperson Omer Celik said, 'Our priority in this matter is for the PKK to completely lay down its arms,' emphasizing the party is not negotiating or giving-and-taking.
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The PKK says it will lay down its arms. What are the chances of lasting peace between Turkey and the Kurds? Podcast
For over 40 years, the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, has waged an armed insurgency against Turkey, fighting for Kurdish rights and autonomy. But in late February, Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK’s imprisoned founder, called for the group to lay down its arms and dissolve itself. Days later, the PKK, which is labelled as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, Europe and the US, declared a ceasefire with Turkey. In this episode of The Conversation Weekl…
Bayık: Abdullah Öcalan wants to put an end to war and wants to develop democratization
KCK Executive Council co-chair Cemil Bayık said that "Rêber Apo [Abdullah Öcalan] wants to set an end to this. He wants to put an end to the war and wants to develop democratization. This is in the interest of everyone. Therefore, everyone must take practical steps." The first part of this speech can be found here. Bayık said: "The reactions in the international arena are positive. Almost everyone has expressed that they view Rêber Apo’s call po…
Is Turkey dragging its feet on peace steps after Kurdish militants vow to disarm, disband?
For Erdogan, securing peace would be a legacy-defining achievement, bringing stability and economic development to Turkey's southeast while bolstering Ankara's influence in Syria and Iraq. Yet, his government has given no clear roadmap
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Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge
ANKARA - Turkey's pro-Kurdish party said that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance had offered no clear steps during closed-door talks on Monday meant to advance a peace process after Kurdish militants pledged to disarm. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is the laying down of arms and the dissolution of the PKK the decisive step towards achieving the long-awaited peace between Turks and Kurds? - HotNews.ro
Resolving the Kurdish issue is of paramount importance not only for Turkey's internal and external security, but also for the stability of the entire Middle East region. It will not be an easy process. A ray…
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party: Erdogan's government has not offered concrete steps towards peace
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party said the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to provide concrete steps during talks on Monday, which were aimed at advancing the peace process after the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) pledged to demobilize.
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