12.05.2025 10:11
The terrorist organization PKK announced in a statement published after its 12th congress that it has disbanded itself and ended its armed struggle. The statement called on the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and all political and social actors for a lasting peace and democratic solution. This decision is considered a historic turning point in Turkey's fight against terrorism.
A critical development has occurred in Turkey's nearly half-century struggle with the terrorism issue. Following recent steps taken towards the goal of a "Terror-free Turkey," the 12th congress of the terrorist organization PKK was held recently. In the statement released today, the organization announced that it has disbanded itself and ended its armed struggle.
CALL TO ALL INSTITUTIONS AND SECTORS In the statement made after the congress, it was argued that the organization's decision to disband creates a ground for lasting peace and a democratic resolution process, and a call was made to all institutions and sectors in Turkey. The statement emphasized that Turkish-Kurdish relations need to be restructured and called on the government, opposition parties, civil society organizations, and opinion leaders, especially the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, to contribute to the "peace process."
A TURNING POINT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM The statement noted that the Grand National Assembly of Turkey must fulfill its "historical responsibility" during this critical process, and it was expressed that not only political actors but also all sectors, from academics to artists, from labor unions to youth movements, must play a role in building social peace. This statement is interpreted as an important turning point in the course of the fight against terrorism in Turkey, while attention is turned to how the process will unfold and the political steps to be taken.
The following statements were included in the announcement made after the congress: "The decision of our congress to disband the PKK and end the armed struggle method provides a strong ground for lasting peace and democratic solutions. At this stage, it is important for the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to play its role with historical responsibility. Similarly, we call on all political parties represented in the parliament, especially the government and the main opposition party, civil society organizations, religious and belief communities, democratic media organizations, opinion leaders, intellectuals, academics, artists, labor-worker unions, women's and youth organizations, and ecological movements to take responsibility and participate in the peace and democratic society process."