Kurds Say Peace Call From Jailed Leader Is the Right Move to End 40-Year Insurgency
The PKK's decision to heed its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan's call for peace is a major step towards ending a decades-long insurgency that has killed over 40,000 people. The ceasefire declaration could have wide-ranging implications for the region if it succeeds in ending the conflict between the PKK and the Turkish state. If the process leads to prosperity, peace, and happiness in the region, it would be a significant shift from the current trajectory.
- This move marks a turning point in the Kurdish insurgency, as the PKK's leadership has chosen to prioritize reconciliation over further bloodshed, potentially paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable peace.
- What will be the role of Turkey's government, including President Erdogan, in facilitating or hindering this process, and how will international actors support or complicate these efforts?