In a historic shift, the Kurdish militant group PKK has announced its decision to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey, potentially ending over four decades of armed conflict. This decision follows a recent congress where the group made significant resolutions aimed at fostering peace. Turkish officials, including President Erdoğan, have expressed optimism regarding this development, hinting at a new era in the Kurdish conflict. As the PKK lays down arms, the Kurdish community finds itself at a crossroads of fear and hope for a future without violence.