Turkey: Erdogan's tightrope walk with the Kurds DW 11/20/2024
Briefly

Devlet Bahceli's handshake with DEM Party signals a striking political change as he now suggests potential release of PKK's Abdullah Ocalan in exchange for party dissolution.
The political landscape in Turkey has shifted dramatically, with Bahceli advocating for Ocalan's release, raising questions about potential policy reversals and future negotiations with Kurdish representatives.
The unexpected rapprochement between Bahceli and the pro-Kurdish party, despite prior antagonism, suggests a complex strategy amid heightened tensions and renewed crackdowns on Kurdish political figures.
The recent developments indicate an inconsistent approach from the Turkish government, where outreach to Kurdish leadership coincides with the removal of pro-Kurdish local politicians from office.
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