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Ocalan allowed to meet lawyers for the first time in six years

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has been permitted to meet with his lawyers for the first time in six years, according to a statement released by his legal team on Wednesday. The Asrin Hukuk law office confirmed on social media that on September......

Turning point in Turkish-Kurdish relations after PKK disarmament

Following the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s historic decision to lay down arms, its imprisoned founder Abdullah Ocalan has called for a significant transformation in Kurdish-Turkish relations. In a statement delivered through a delegation from the pro-Kurdish DEM party, Ocalan emphasized......

Turkey faces challenges in PKK disarmament process

Turkey is taking a complex and sensitive path to ensure the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) follows through on its recent decision to disband after four decades of armed conflict. This process involves multiple regional dynamics, especially in neighboring Iraq and Syria, where the group has significant......

PKK announces disbandment and end of armed conflict with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its long-standing armed conflict with Turkey, marking a significant shift after more than four decades of struggle. This announcement was made by the Firat News Agency, which has close ties with the PKK. The resolution,......

YPG and Syrian government negotiate significant prisoner exchange

In a recent agreement between the YPG, the Syrian government's new administration, and the PKK, nearly 100 individuals detained by the YPG in Aleppo were released on April 3, 2025. In return, the Syrian regime freed 97 members of the PKK/YPG. The exchange occurred at the Layramoun Junction in Aleppo......

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey on terrorism charges

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested and detained in Istanbul on charges of "terrorism" and "insulting the president" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Turkish authorities. Medin was taken into custody upon his arrival at Istanbul airport on March 27, 2025, and officially......

PKK declares ceasefire after four decades of conflict with Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced a ceasefire with Turkiye, following an appeal from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, to lay down arms, according to Kurdish media sources. The declaration, reported by the pro-PKK Firat news agency (ANF) on Saturday, is seen as a significant......

Öcalan's Call for PKK Disbandment: A Step Toward Peace

Abdullah Öcalan, the founder and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has called for the disbandment of the militant group, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. On February 27, 2025, Öcalan, speaking from his prison near Istanbul, declared that all......

Turkey's Stance on Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria

Turkey has warned of potential military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s terms for a peaceful transition following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. According to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, if the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG, refuses to meet......

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