PKK Ends Armed Struggle: New Dawn for Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has decided to disband and cease its armed struggle after over 40 years of conflict with Turkey. This historic move is expected to have significant political and security impacts across the region, affecting neighboring Iraq and Syria. The decision aligns with the calls of their jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan.

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), after over four decades of armed conflict with Turkey, has announced its decision to dissolve, according to a report from a news agency linked to the group.

Since 1984, the conflict has claimed over 40,000 lives, with the PKK designated a terrorist organization by Turkey and its allies. In response to their leader Abdullah Ocalan's call, the organization held a congress in northern Iraq and resolved to end its militant activities, aiming to solve the Kurdish issue through democratic means.

This decision is seen as pivotal for Turkey, potentially opening up economic development in its predominantly Kurdish southeast region, and is being welcomed as a significant step towards eradicating terrorism in the country. The move has also slightly buoyed financial markets, with the main share index rising.

(With inputs from agencies.)