27.02.2025 21:20
Reactions from around the world to the historic call for disarmament by terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan were swift. In a statement from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öcalan's call was described as a "historic opportunity." The statement also indicated that all necessary support could be provided to support the process.
DEM Party's İmralı delegation announced Öcalan's call after visiting the terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan for the third time. In his call, Öcalan stated, "I call for the laying down of arms and I take on the historical responsibility of this call. Just as every contemporary society and party whose existence has not been forcibly ended would voluntarily do, gather your congress to integrate with the state and society and make a decision; all groups must lay down their arms and the PKK must dissolve itself."
FIRST REACTION FROM GERMANY: A HISTORICAL OPPORTUNITY Reactions from around the world to Öcalan's call were not delayed. In a statement from the German Foreign Ministry, the phrase 'a historical opportunity' was used regarding the call. The statement noted that an important beginning has been made for ending violence, stating, "However, other steps are also necessary." It was also expressed that the federal government could provide all necessary support to assist the process.
United Nations (UN) Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric UN SECRETARY-GENERAL'S SPOKESPERSON: A BEACON OF HOPE On the other hand, United Nations (UN) Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric referred to Öcalan's call as "a beacon of hope."