The PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, is a militant organization founded in the late 1970s by Abdullah Öcalan and other Kurdish nationalists. Initially, it sought to create an independent Kurdish state in Turkey but later shifted its goals towards advocating for Kurdish autonomy and cultural rights. The PKK has engaged in armed conflict with the Turkish government and is classified by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union as a terrorist organization. The group has a complex relationship with the Kurdish population, as it is seen by some as a defender of Kurdish rights while others criticize its tactics and ideology. Over the years, the PKK has shifted toward using political means and has participated in peace negotiations with the Turkish government at various times. The organization’s activities and the conflict surrounding it have significant implications for regional politics and the Kurdish rights movement.
Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, calls for disarmament and dissolution of the PKK, urging a shift from militancy to democratic dialogue. Öcalan's message marks a potential turning point in…