Fighters from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) started disarming in a ceremony near Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, involving thirty fighters who destroyed their weapons. This disarmament follows 40 years of conflict with Turkey. PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan encouraged the move towards disarmament and emphasized the importance of peace over armed struggle. He called for the establishment of a parliamentary commission in Turkey to oversee the peace and disarmament process, coinciding with ongoing demands for Kurdish rights in the region. The disarmament aims to support a 'peace and democratic society' process.
Thirty PKK fighters, four of whom were commanders, burned their weapons at a disarmament ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan, marking a significant shift after 40 years of insurgency.
The PKK stated, 'In order to ensure the practical success of the 'peace and democratic society' process... we voluntarily destroy our weapons as a step of goodwill and determination.'
Abdullah Ocalan urged his group to put into practice politics and social peace over violence, emphasizing that the disarmament process would be implemented swiftly.
Calls arose for the Turkish parliament to establish a commission to oversee disarmament and manage the peace process, reflecting demands for greater Kurdish rights.
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