Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Ends Armed Struggle in Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced a complete cessation of its decades-long armed struggle on Turkish territory, ushering in a new historical era for the region. This move aims to end one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts, which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people.

A statement released by the organization states that the main motivation for such a decision is the ongoing conflicts and wars in the Middle East, which pose a serious threat to the future of both Turkey and the Kurdish population. "Based on the current situation, we are making the decision to withdraw all our forces from the territory of Turkey," the statement reads.

The PKK, which is recognized as a terrorist organization by the Turkish authorities, will move all its armed units from Turkey to its bases in Northern Iraq. This follows an earlier announcement about the party's self-dissolution and the cessation of its armed activities. The decision was made at the party's 12th congress, where it was noted that the PKK has "fulfilled its historical mission" by bringing the Kurdish issue to a point where it can be resolved through democratic politics.

Since the 1980s, the Kurdistan Workers' Party has been waging an armed struggle against the Turkish state, demanding the recognition of the rights of the Kurdish population and autonomy. This conflict has become one of the most painful pages in the region's history, leaving deep marks on both Turkish and Kurdish societies.

The Kurds are the largest nation in the world without their own independent state. They mainly live in the territories of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. In Turkey alone, the number of Kurds exceeds 15 million. This decision by the PKK could radically change the political situation not only in Turkey but also affect the developments of the Kurdish issue in neighboring countries, opening new opportunities for dialogue and political settlement. However, experts note that the cessation of the armed struggle does not yet mean a final solution to the "Kurdish issue," as it requires deep democratic reforms that have yet to be implemented by the Turkish authorities.