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PKK announces disbandment and end of armed conflict with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its long-standing armed conflict with Turkey, marking a significant shift after more than four decades of struggle. This announcement was made by the Firat News Agency, which has close ties with the PKK. The resolution,......

YPG and Syrian government negotiate significant prisoner exchange

In a recent agreement between the YPG, the Syrian government's new administration, and the PKK, nearly 100 individuals detained by the YPG in Aleppo were released on April 3, 2025. In return, the Syrian regime freed 97 members of the PKK/YPG. The exchange occurred at the Layramoun Junction in Aleppo......

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey on terrorism charges

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested and detained in Istanbul on charges of "terrorism" and "insulting the president" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Turkish authorities. Medin was taken into custody upon his arrival at Istanbul airport on March 27, 2025, and officially......

PKK declares ceasefire after four decades of conflict with Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced a ceasefire with Turkiye, following an appeal from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, to lay down arms, according to Kurdish media sources. The declaration, reported by the pro-PKK Firat news agency (ANF) on Saturday, is seen as a significant......

Öcalan's Call for PKK Disbandment: A Step Toward Peace

Abdullah Öcalan, the founder and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has called for the disbandment of the militant group, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. On February 27, 2025, Öcalan, speaking from his prison near Istanbul, declared that all......

Turkey's Stance on Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria

Turkey has warned of potential military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s terms for a peaceful transition following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. According to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, if the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG, refuses to meet......

Erdogan Warns YPG Fighters Amid Shifting Dynamics in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stark warning to Kurdish fighters in Syria, asserting that they must lay down their arms or face defeat. His remarks come in the wake of significant changes in Syria’s political landscape following the recent ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Erdogan......

Wave of arrests in Turkey following protests against dismissal of pro-Kurdish mayors

In Turkey, more than thirty people were charged and jailed this week for protesting the removal of three pro-Kurdish mayors in the southeastern part of the country, accused of alleged terrorist links, the Interior Ministry announced Sunday. Since last Monday, over 250 individuals have been detained for......

Kurdish Militants' Deadly Strike: A Response to Turkish 'Massacres'

In a shocking turn of events, a banned Kurdish militant group, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has claimed responsibility for a devastating attack on the headquarters of TUSAS, a prominent Turkish defense company. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in the tragic loss of at least......