PKK announced ceasefire but I feel like not much excitement around

We live through exciting days, but I feel like PKK’s announcement did not get adequate coverage among the regional and global developments. Since most of the negotiations were secret, we do not know much, but I am glad to hear this anyway!

Öcalan’s call got a response from his organizationç The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced a ceasefire on March 1, 2025123. This declaration came two days after the group’s imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, called for disarmament and the dissolution of the PKK45. The ceasefire marks a significant development in the 40-year conflict between the PKK and Turkey67.

Key points of the ceasefire announcement:

1. The PKK Executive Committee stated they fully endorse Öcalan’s call for peace and pledged to comply with its requirements1.

2. The ceasefire took effect immediately on March 1, 2025, with the PKK stating that “unless attacked, no armed actions will be carried out by (their) forces”12.

3. The PKK emphasized the need for a suitable environment for democratic politics and legal recognition to ensure the success of the peace process15.

4. The group called for Öcalan’s release and involvement in overseeing the disarmament process and the proposed extraordinary congress25.

5. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Öcalan’s appeal, describing it as a “historic opportunity” for achieving peace5.

This ceasefire declaration represents a potential turning point in the long-standing conflict between the PKK and Turkey, which has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths since it began in 198447.