The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Friday began its historic disarmament with a ceremony in Jasana Cave, a location deeply symbolic of Kurdish resistance and identity.

The PKK has sought to create an independent Kurdish state on Turkish soil, where the Kurds make up some 20% of Turkey's 86 million population. The U.S., the European Union and Turkey have ...

It concluded that the PKK has fulfilled its historical mission. Based on this, the 12th Congress resolved to dissolve the PKK’s organizational structure and end the armed struggle, with the implementation process to be managed and led by Leader Apo [Abdullah Öcalan]. All activities conducted under the PKK name have therefore been concluded.

Rojava effectively bans using PKK flags, symbols 27-12-2024 Karwan Faidhi Dri @KarwanFaidhiDri

The PKK has long been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S., Turkey, the European Union, NATO, and many other nations and entities. The landmark move announced Monday will end a 40-year ...

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia announced its decision on Monday to dissolve the group, a historic move after decades of conflict with Turkey that have killed tens of thousands of people.

ANKARA, Turkey — The PKK Kurdish militant group announced Monday that it will disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of armed conflict. The ...

Since 1984, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has fought armed conflicts against the Turkish state to gain rights and recognition for Kurds. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's core goal had ...