11.05.2025 09:40
The terrorist organization PKK announced that it held a congress for dissolution and disarmament on May 5-7. Everyone focused on the announcement of the dissolution and disarmament decision for a "terror-free Turkey." It was claimed that the terrorist organization would make its anticipated statement regarding its dissolution and disarmament today at 1:00 PM.
In the process of a terrorism-free Turkey, a critical stage is being reached. The process, which began with the words of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, culminated in PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, who is held in İmralı, calling on the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve the organization.
PKK CONVENED THE CONGRESS
Following this call, the PKK held its 12th Congress from May 5 to 7. It was stated that the results of the Congress, along with extensive and detailed information and documents regarding the decisions made, would be shared with the public soon. The statement included the phrase, "We have made decisions of historical significance."
DISSOLUTION AND DISARMAMENT DECISION TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY AT 1 PM
Journalist Çetiner Çetin, who participated in a Rudaw broadcast, stated that the decision on disarmament and dissolution would be announced today at 1:00 PM. He expressed that the PKK had held two congresses and was waiting for the announcement of the combined results.
FOUR DECISIONS MADE AT THE PKK CONGRESS
On the other hand, journalist Nevzat Çiçek revealed the four decisions made by the PKK terrorist organization at the congress during a live broadcast on tv100.
- The PKK will cease all political and military conflicts it conducts against the Turkish state.
- With the dissolution of the PKK, all PKK activities will be halted.
- From the date the congress is announced, the PKK will not conduct any military or political activities anywhere.
- The PKK Presidential Council will be responsible for the process, and a joint committee will be established regarding the surrender of arms.
HOW DID THE PROCESS BEGIN AND CONTINUE?
MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli stated at his party's group meeting on October 22, "If the terrorist leader's isolation is lifted, let him come and speak at the TBMM DEM Party group meeting. Let him proclaim that terrorism has completely ended and that the organization has been dissolved."
After Bahçeli's statement, the DEM Party delegation applied to the Ministry of Justice on November 26, 2024, to meet with terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı. On December 9, 2024, Bahçeli applauded the speech of DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan, who called for a new beginning during the budget discussions in the Parliament.
On December 27, 2024, Justice Minister Tunç responded positively to the DEM Party's request. The first meeting of the DEM Party with PKK leader Öcalan took place on Saturday, December 28, and the second meeting was held on Wednesday, January 22. Following that, the DEM Party delegation visited various parties. On Sunday, February 16, the delegation met with Neçirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government, and Mesut Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq, in Erbil.
On Monday, February 17, they met with Bafil Talabani and Kubat Talabani in Sulaymaniyah. After another meeting with Öcalan, the DEM Party delegation made a statement following the meeting on İmralı Island, reading Öcalan's message. In his message, Öcalan stated, "I am calling for the laying down of arms and I take on the historical responsibility of this call." Before the statement, the last photo of Öcalan taken on İmralı Island was also shared.
DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan stated in a press conference at the Party Headquarters on May 9, "It is a matter of time for the PKK to announce that it has convened its congress. This is an important step. What follows this step will also be significant." Shortly after Doğan's statement, the terrorist organization PKK announced that it had convened its congress from May 5 to 7.