Kurdish PKK Declares Ceasefire After 40-Year Insurgency in Turkey
In a historic turn of events, the Kurdish militant group PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey, marking a potential conclusion to a conflict that has lasted over 40 years. This decision follows a call from Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, urging militants to disarm and dissolve. Turkish President Erdoğan views this as a significant opportunity for peace, but skepticism remains among some groups regarding the trustworthiness of the process. As both sides consider the implications of this ceasefire, questions arise about the future of the PKK and its impact on regional dynamics, particularly concerning other Kurdish forces in the Middle East.
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