Kurdish peace process

“While the dark shadow of a chain reaction of wars and conflicts continues to dominate humanity and geographies, the rise of peace and stability in the Turkish Century represents a tremendous historical shift,” said Bahçeli.

“The state is not managing this process on the basis of any negotiations related to the terrorist organization’s disbanding and disarmament," says the Communications Directorate.

Bakırhan and Buldan believe the militant group's move could pave the way for Turkey's democratization.

The communications director and the justice minister hailed the PKK's decision as a success of the government's push for a "terror-free Turkey."

We are publishing the Kurdistan Workers' Party's declaration following its congress held between May 5-7.

As part of a new peace initiative, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on the group to disband in late February.