Historic Day for a Terror-Free Turkey: PKK Commits to Disarmament

Kokcha News Agency reports that Turkey is witnessing a historic milestone in its journey toward eliminating terrorism, with PKK militants beginning a formal disarmament process. Hours before the ceremony, a convoy of nearly 30 vehicles, including representatives from the Yeni Akit Party, the Independent Kurdish Regional Government (IKBY), and other political figures, is en route to the designated disarmament area in rural Süleymaniye. The convoy is accompanied by special security units from the Kurdish Regional Government (IKBY).

In the symbolic event scheduled in Raperin district, approximately 33 to 44 members of the PKK will voluntarily surrender their weapons at a specific point. The event is being closely observed by journalists and international observers eager to witness this historic disarmament.

Participants expected at the ceremony include prominent figures such as Bese Hozat and Mustafa Karasu from KCK, Hemin Hawrami, a representative of Masoud Barzani, and Dilşad Şahab, a representative of the Kurdistan Regional Presidency. Other attendees include officials from Iraq’s Interior Ministry, the Kurdistan Regional Interior Ministry, the Kurdistan Yurtseverler Birliği (KYB), representatives from the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Democratic Peoples’ Congress (HDK), and leaders from the Democratic Turkey Party (DTP).

Meanwhile, in Süleymaniye, numerous journalists and observing organizations are gathering in anticipation of witnessing the disarmament process firsthand. The event marks a critical step in Turkey’s efforts to ensure lasting peace and security across the region.