05.03.2025 12:30
While the echoes of Abdullah Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms continue, a survey was conducted in which participants were asked, "Do you believe that the PKK will comply with this call and lay down its arms?" According to the results of the survey, 47.4% of the participants believe that the PKK will not lay down its arms, while 38% stated that the process could change depending on the attitudes of different groups within the PKK.
Areda Survey research company investigated how Abdullah Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms is perceived by the Turkish public. The research, which included 1,220 participants across Turkey and was conducted between February 28 and March 3, 2025, yielded striking results.
CALL TO LAY DOWN ARMS IS VIEWED POSITIVELY
Abdullah Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms has resonated widely in public opinion. In the research conducted by Areda Survey, the percentage of those who view Abdullah Öcalan's call positively was 50.9% before undecided participants were distributed, and it increased to 57.5% after the undecided were accounted for. The percentage of those who viewed it negatively was 37.6% before the undecided were distributed, and it rose to 42.5% afterward. The percentage of those who stated they were undecided was found to be 11.5%.
WILL THE PKK LAY DOWN ARMS?
According to the research results, 47.4% of participants believe that the PKK will not lay down arms, while 38% stated that the process could change depending on the attitudes of different groups within the PKK. The percentage of those who believe that the PKK will definitely lay down arms is 14.6%. The research indicates that the percentage of those who think Abdullah Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms will contribute to a peaceful environment in Turkey was 46.8% before the undecided were distributed, and it increased to 51.2% after the undecided were accounted for. The percentage of those who believe this call will not contribute to peace was 44.6% before the undecided were distributed, and it rose to 48.8% afterward.
SHOULD CROSS-BORDER OPERATIONS CONTINUE?
The research also gathered opinions regarding Turkey's fight against terrorism, with a significant portion of the public believing that cross-border operations should continue. 69.8% of participants stated that operations should persist, while 18.8% argued that decisions should be made based on the PKK's actions. The percentage of those who believe operations should be halted is 11.3%.