08.05.2025 13:00
The long-awaited process has begun in the "Terror-Free Turkey" initiative. The day when the terrorist organization PKK will lay down its arms and disband is becoming clearer. President Erdoğan, who met with a group of MPs at the AK Party Headquarters, stated regarding the issue, "We have brought the process to this point very cautiously. We have overcome all obstacles. Today or tomorrow, the PKK will lay down its arms and disband."
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Starting with the words of MHP leader Bahçeli, the 'Turkey Without Terror' process is moving to a new stage, continuing with the call of terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan to the terrorist organization to "Lay down arms and dissolve the organization." While the PKK is expected to lay down its arms, a striking statement came from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
"PKK WILL LAY DOWN ARMS TODAY OR TOMORROW, WILL DISSOLVE THE ORGANIZATION"
Yesterday morning, Erdoğan met with a group of deputies at the AK Party Headquarters for a consultation meeting, where he made statements regarding the 'Turkey Without Terror' process and emphasized sensitivity. According to a report by Ayşegül Kahvecioğlu from Milliyet, Erdoğan stated regarding the 'Turkey Without Terror' process, "We are very determined to reach our goal. We have brought the process to this point very cautiously. We have overcome all obstacles. Today or tomorrow, the PKK will lay down its arms and dissolve the organization. After that, a new process, a new era for all of us will begin. We need to manage this process well. There may be those who want to take advantage of this politically, and we need to be prepared for that. Everyone needs to be very careful. We will carry the process to the end and achieve results," he said.
HE ALSO GAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MORNING BROADCAST
On the other hand, during the meeting, the women's programs broadcasted in the daytime on television were also on the agenda. It was learned that Diyarbakır Deputy Mehmet Sait Yaz expressed the opinion that "These programs are corrupting the morals of our nation. They encourage our youth towards illicit relationships. Legal regulations need to be made" by listing the names of some programs one by one. Erdoğan gave instructions to the relevant ministers regarding the issue.
HOW THE PROCESS STARTED
MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli said at his party's group meeting on October 22, "If the isolation of the terrorist leader is lifted, let him come and speak at the TBMM DEM Party group meeting. Let him proclaim that terrorism has completely ended and the organization has been dissolved."
After Bahçeli's statement, the DEM Party delegation applied to the Ministry of Justice to meet with terrorist organization leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı on November 26, 2024. 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.
In his speech, Bakırhan stated, "In 2025, in the 103rd year of the Republic, we can make a new beginning. This Parliament has the chance to take on the founding role of the Democratic Republic. Let the honor of creating a country that 85 million people will feel they belong to belong to this Parliament," he said.
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.
Subsequently, the DEM Party delegation visited their parties. 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 Sunday, February 16.
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 call for laying down 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.
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