11/07/2025
Today marks a historic day for Turkey, as the Kurdish militant group PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) has officially announced its dissolution and laid down its arms after nearly five decades of armed conflict.
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The PKK was established in 1978 and launched its armed struggle against the Turkish government in 1984. The group, which sought Kurdish independence or autonomy, was behind numerous deadly attacks, while Turkey engaged in continuous military, intelligence, and political operations to suppress it.
In 1999, with help from U.S. intelligence, Turkey captured the group’s founder and leader, Abdullah Öcalan, in Nairobi. Öcalan, considered an influential figure among Kurds, has been held in a highly secure prison ever since.
Despite multiple attempts at negotiations and ceasefires over the years, the PKK remained a persistent threat to Turkey’s security, economy, and international image.
Today marks a historic day for Turkey, as the Kurdish militant group PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) has officially announced its dissolution and laid down its
