The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) announced its dissolution and the end of armed conflict with Turkey during its 12th congress on May 12. This decision responds to its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalanâs call for peace and represents a major shift in the region's longstanding insurgency. The PKK urges resolution of Kurdish issues through democratic means, but uncertainty lingers within the Kurdish community regarding trust in the Turkish government for reconciliation measures. The dissolution process will be managed by Ocalan, who has been jailed since 1999.
The 12th PKK Congress has decided to dissolve the PKK's organizational structure and end its method of armed struggle. As a result, activities carried out under the name 'PKK' were formally terminated.
The Kurdish community in Turkey has grown 'tired of the conflict and is hoping for peace,' but they remain uncertain about trusting the Turkish government to take steps toward reconciliation.
The practical process of dissolution and disarmament will be managed and overseen by Ocalan, who has been incarcerated on an island near Istanbul since 1999.
The PKK's struggle had 'brought the Kurdish issue to the point of resolution through democratic politics, thus completing its historical mission.'
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