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PKK

The Kurdistan Workers' Party is a militant group that waged an armed insurgency against Turkey. Its jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called on members to disarm and dissolve the group in early 2025

PKK fighters at a disarmament ceremony in the Qandil mountains. The group announced an end to its armed struggle last year. Reuters

Former PKK militants should reintegrate into society, Turkish MPs say

MENAFebruary 18, 2026
Police officers scuffle with Kurdish protesters after a raid by counter-terror police which led to six arrests. Getty Images

Six people go on trial over alleged PKK membership after UK anniversary party

UKJanuary 09, 2026
Nick Donaldson/Getty

What happens after militants hang up their guns?

CommentNovember 21, 2025
The National

Shadi's take on the PKK's withdrawal from Turkey

CartoonOctober 27, 2025
PKK fighters walk during a disarmament ceremony marking a significant step toward ending the decades-long conflict with Turkey. Reuters

PKK withdraws all forces from Turkey to advance peace process

MENAOctober 26, 2025
Turkey and the PKK shorthand cover illustration. The National

After 40 years, can Turkey find peace with the PKK?

NewsOctober 17, 2025
Kurdish women milk their sheep in the mountains of Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province on July 12, 2025. Deep in the mountains of Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, bordering Iran and Iraq, Kurdish livestock owners and farmers have gradually returned with their animals after decades-old armed conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish army. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
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Kurdish shepherds return to graze in peace after Turkish-PKK conflict calm

MENAJuly 22, 2025
A PKK fighter hands over a weapon to be burnt at a disarmament ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Reuters

Chapter of Kurdish separatism draws to close as PKK disarms

MENAJuly 11, 2025
The National

Shadi's take on PKK disarmament

CartoonJuly 09, 2025
A screengrab of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan's speech. ANF News / Reuters
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Jailed PKK leader Ocalan speaks on camera for first time in 25 years

MENAJuly 09, 2025
Disarming the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) could begin in days, Turkey confirms. EPA

PKK disarmament could begin in days, Turkey confirms

MENAJuly 02, 2025
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called on the group to disarm and disband in February. EPA

Kurdish PKK fighters to start laying down arms 'in coming days'

MENAJune 30, 2025
Members of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party visit PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, centre, in jail. DEM / EPA

Jailed PKK leader 'needs outside contact to dissolve group'

MENAJune 18, 2025
After decades of militancy, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has disbanded. Nick Donaldson / Reuters and EPA

Where do Turkey and the PKK go from here?

CommentMay 23, 2025
Sweden's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of its employees has died. Getty Images

Swedish diplomat found dead days after arrest on espionage charges

EuropeMay 16, 2025
Members of the Kurdistan Communities Union executive council and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) executive committee after they announced the party's dissolution during their 12th congress at an undisclosed location in northern Iraq, on May 12. AFP

PKK sets conditions for Turkey peace deal

MENAMay 12, 2025
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