Abdullah Ocalan, imprisoned leader of the PKK, has urged the group to dissolve itself, advocating for a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict with Turkey. His appeal follows political maneuvers involving President Erdogan, who may need support from the pro-Kurdish Equality and Democracy Party to maintain power. Ocalan has been in prison since 1999, and his recent statements reflect hopes for a new era of peace. The PKK has been involved in a violent insurgency since 1984, resulting in significant loss of life and ongoing tension in the region.
"Convene your congress and make a decision; all groups must lay down their arms and the PKK must dissolve itself," Ocalan was quoted as saying.
Ocalan has been serving a life sentence in solitary confinement on the island of Imrali near Istanbul since 1999 over a treason conviction.
Erdogan could require support from DEM in order to stay in power, as Turkey's constitution does not allow him to run for office again.
The PKK has waged an insurgency in Turkey's Kurdish-dominated southeast since 1984. The conflict has claimed some 40,000 lives.
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