The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared on May 12th that it has decided to dissolve, following its four-decade long conflict with Turkey, the Middle East Eye via Reuters reported.
The party, which has been in conflict with Turkey since the 1980’s said its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, should be permitted to deal with the dissolution process.
In a statement, the Party said: “At this stage, it is important for the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to play its role with historical responsibility.” In its earlier period, the party was looking for Kurdish independence. But its interests later developed into autonomy and more rights for Turkey’s Kurdish population.
Middle East Eye via Reuters
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