Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Turkey: PKK Disarmament Could Start 'Within Days'
Turkey is hoping a group called the PKK will soon give up their weapons.
A representative from Turkey's ruling party said this could happen in just a few days.
The PKK has been fighting against Turkey for more than 40 years, and the fighting has caused many deaths and problems.
The PKK decided to stop fighting in May.
If the PKK disarms, Turkey could become more stable and have a better economy.
AK Party spokesman says PKK disarmament could begin 'within days'.
The PKK decided in May to disband and end its armed conflict.
The conflict with the PKK has lasted over four decades.
Over 40,000 people have died due to the conflict.
Disarmament could improve Turkey's political and economic stability.
- Who
- The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Turkey's ruling AK Party.
- What
- PKK disarmament could begin within days.
- When
- As of Tuesday, the disarmament could happen 'within days'.
- Where
- Turkey
- Why
- The PKK decided to end its armed struggle.
- Party
- AK Party
- Group
- Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)
- Conflict Duration
- Over 40 years
- Conflict Deaths
- Over 40,000
- PKK Decision
- Disband and end armed struggle (May)