The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has renewed his call for fighters to disarm. Abdullah Ocalan emphasized in a video message on Wednesday the importance of abandoning armed conflict and embracing peace through politics.

It is part of a larger process in which the PKK is moving to lay down its arms.In May, the PKK said it would lay down its arms and disband, but it is not clear when this process will begin and how long it will take.

The PKK's jailed leader says in video address that his movement no longer seeks a nation state ahead of ceremony to lay down arms

Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, appeared in a rare video to declare the end of the group's armed struggle against Turkey, urging a transition to democratic politics. His message suggests a pivotal moment for potential peace,

ANKARA (Reuters) - Abdullah Ocalan, jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, appeared in a rare online video on Wednesday to declare the group's armed struggle against Turkiye over and call for a full transition to democratic politics.

As the president’s traditional support wanes, he is seeking a risky deal with the Kurds to buy a political lifeline. But is there too much mutual mistrust for a deal?

Establishing disarmament mechanism will move the process forward, says jailed PKK ringleader Abdullah Ocalan - Anadolu Ajansı

A DEM Party delegation led by MP Pervin Buldan is meeting Turkish President Erdoğan on Monday to discuss the PKK disarmament and a message from Abdullah Öcalan. The talks follow a positive visit to Imralı and are seen as pivotal for Türkiye’s peace process.