Öcalan Calls for PKK Disarmament, Signaling Potential Shift in Turkey-Kurdish Conflict

The PKK announces a ceasefire following Abdullah Öcalan's appeal, but questions remain about Turkey's response and the broader regional impact.

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the PKK, has called for the group to disarm and dissolve, marking a potential turning point in the decades-long conflict with Turkey.
The PKK leadership has agreed to a ceasefire, but its implementation hinges on Turkey's actions, including potential political reforms and democratic assurances for Kurdish communities.
Turkey's government, led by President Erdoğan, has expressed cautious openness to a new phase but demands full disarmament before initiating political processes.
The ceasefire's implications extend beyond Turkey, with possible effects on Kurdish groups in Syria, Iraq, and Iran, particularly concerning the status of the SDF in Syria.
Despite the PKK's announcement, Germany and the EU continue to classify the group as a terrorist organization, citing concerns over its activities in Europe.