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PKK Formally Dissolves, Ending Four Decades of Armed Conflict in Turkey

The Kurdish militant group cites a shift toward democratic solutions after a congress decision, following Abdullah Öcalan’s February call to lay down arms.

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En Turquie, le PKK annonce sa dissolution et la fin de la lutte armée
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Overview

  • The PKK announced its official dissolution and the end of armed struggle against the Turkish state on May 12, 2025, following its 12th Congress held in northern Iraq.
  • Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK’s imprisoned founder, called for the group’s disbandment in February, marking a significant turn in the decades-long conflict that claimed over 40,000 lives.
  • This decision stems from a mediation process initiated in autumn 2024 by Turkish nationalist Devlet Bahçeli in collaboration with the pro-Kurdish DEM party.
  • The ruling AKP government welcomed the move as a step toward a terrorism-free Turkey, while the PKK emphasized the need for parliamentary action to ensure lasting peace and democratic integration.
  • The dissolution is seen as a foundation for resolving the Kurdish question through political means, with ongoing discussions about the practical implementation of this decision.