INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
urged the PKK to lay down arms and pursue peaceful means for Kurdish rights
government, initially seeking an independent Kurdish state
According to the International Crisis Group, violence since July 2015 alone killed 7,152 people, including 646 civilians.This ceasefire
emerges amid significant regional changes affecting PKK support
support in northeastern Syria.PKK Declares Historic Ceasefire with Turkey After Four Decades of Conflict
Erdogan pledged vigilance but expressed cautious optimism about potential peace developments.Yet, Turkish authorities remain firm about not
granting amnesty or negotiating directly with the PKK, labeled terrorist by Turkey, the EU, and the U.S
This stance complicates prospects for lasting peace despite recent progress.PKK leaders emphasized that disarmament alone cannot secure
Locals described it as fundamentally different from previous failed attempts at peace agreements.Analysts highlight that successful peace
hinges on concrete political actions from Ankara addressing Kurdish demands beyond mere ceasefires
Without tangible Turkish commitments, skepticism remains high among Kurdish communities and observers alike.This development represents a
