Turkiye, PKK Must Both Change for Peace: Former Militant

Turkiye, PKK must both change for peace: former militant

“WHEN you try and explain peace to people, there is a very serious lack of trust,” said Yuksel Genc, a former fighter with the PKK, which recently ended its decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

The Long War That Ended Last Week

The PKK is disarming. Can Turkey keep the peace?

Q&A | Disbanding the PKK: A turning point in Turkey’s longest war?

Q&A with Nancy Ezzeddine Middle East analyst, ACLED On 12 May 2025, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) officially announced its decision to disband and end its armed struggle. Designated a terrorist organization by Turkey and several of its allies, the group has waged a decades-long insurgency for Kurdish autonomy and rights. This announcement followed a unilateral ceasefire declared on 1 March, after the PKK’s imprisoned leader, Abdulla