Kurdish calls for Turkish response to PKK Initiative
Residents of Hasakah city, commenting on the PKK's decision to end its armed struggle, emphasized that peace cannot be built unilaterally. They emphasized that Turkey must respond to this initiative by ending the torture and genocide regime in Imrali, releasing political prisoners, and providing constitutional guarantees that safeguard the rights of all components.
In a move described as historic and unprecedented, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) recently announced the dissolution of its organizational structure, the end of its armed struggle, and the transition to a new phase of peaceful political struggle. The announcement, which came during the party's 12th conference, sparked a wave of reactions, ranging from welcoming to cautious, amid anticipation of a Turkish response that has so far been absent.
Although the decision was welcomed internationally by several parties, including the White House and several European capitals, the Turkish state has not shown any official or political response. This has raised questions among the Kurdish public and political circles about Ankara's seriousness in seizing this historic opportunity to achieve a lasting political settlement to the Kurdish issue.
Peace cannot be achieved unilaterally.
In this context, Farhan Daoud, co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in Hasakah, told our agency that the party's decision "represents a pivotal turning point in the history of political and military conflict in the Middle East."
Daoud explained that the announcement of the end of the armed struggle reflects the party's desire to "turn a new page through dialogue and negotiations," but he emphasized that "peace cannot be built unilaterally," calling on Turkey to launch a "counter-initiative" that includes recognition of the political and human rights of the Kurds.
Daoud added, "The past forty years have proven that conflict does not produce solutions, but rather deepens crises. It is time for Turkey to realize that a political solution is the only way to end this conflict."
Peace is not complete without ending the isolation and releasing detainees.
For her part, Amal Qahraman, a citizen from Hasakah, considered the party's announcement a serious step toward peace. However, she cautioned that "peace does not simply mean laying down arms. It requires ending the isolation imposed on Leader Abdullah Ocalan, releasing political prisoners, and providing constitutional guarantees that safeguard the rights of all components."
She added, "We are not seeking war; we are demanding a dignified life. If Turkey does not respond to our demands for peace, we will continue to defend our right to exist."
The ball is in Turkey's court... and the region's volcano could erupt within it.
Citizen Hassan Berko expressed his full support for the party's initiative, describing it as "a courageous step that reflects a responsible spirit toward the future of the region."
He added, "Leader Abdullah Ocalan has repeatedly extended his hand for peace, but Turkey has rejected it every time. Today, the military and political reality imposes only one option on Ankara: dialogue. Confrontation has not achieved its goals, and the will of the people cannot be broken by force."
Berko emphasized that the people of North and East Syria "prefer peace, but will not give up their rights," warning that ignoring this initiative could lead to a worsening of the situation internally within Turkey itself. He said, "The Middle East is like a volcano, and we have witnessed its eruptions in more than one country. Turkey is no exception if it continues to ignore calls for peace."
While the PKK continues to send clear signals of its strategic shift from confrontation to politics, all eyes remain on Ankara: Will it seize this historic opportunity? Or will it continue its policies of denial and escalation?
Observers agree that the ball is now in Ankara's court: either it takes the path of reconciliation or chooses to continue the cycle of conflict at a time when the region can no longer tolerate further violence and destruction.
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ANHA
Kurdish calls for Turkish response to PKK Initiative
In a move described as historic and unprecedented, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) recently announced the dissolution of its organizational structure, the end of its armed struggle, and the transition to a new phase of peaceful political struggle. The announcement, which came during the party's 12th conference, sparked a wave of reactions, ranging from welcoming to cautious, amid anticipation of a Turkish response that has so far been absent.
Although the decision was welcomed internationally by several parties, including the White House and several European capitals, the Turkish state has not shown any official or political response. This has raised questions among the Kurdish public and political circles about Ankara's seriousness in seizing this historic opportunity to achieve a lasting political settlement to the Kurdish issue.
Peace cannot be achieved unilaterally.
In this context, Farhan Daoud, co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) in Hasakah, told our agency that the party's decision "represents a pivotal turning point in the history of political and military conflict in the Middle East."
Daoud explained that the announcement of the end of the armed struggle reflects the party's desire to "turn a new page through dialogue and negotiations," but he emphasized that "peace cannot be built unilaterally," calling on Turkey to launch a "counter-initiative" that includes recognition of the political and human rights of the Kurds.
Daoud added, "The past forty years have proven that conflict does not produce solutions, but rather deepens crises. It is time for Turkey to realize that a political solution is the only way to end this conflict."
Peace is not complete without ending the isolation and releasing detainees.
For her part, Amal Qahraman, a citizen from Hasakah, considered the party's announcement a serious step toward peace. However, she cautioned that "peace does not simply mean laying down arms. It requires ending the isolation imposed on Leader Abdullah Ocalan, releasing political prisoners, and providing constitutional guarantees that safeguard the rights of all components."
She added, "We are not seeking war; we are demanding a dignified life. If Turkey does not respond to our demands for peace, we will continue to defend our right to exist."
The ball is in Turkey's court... and the region's volcano could erupt within it.
Citizen Hassan Berko expressed his full support for the party's initiative, describing it as "a courageous step that reflects a responsible spirit toward the future of the region."
He added, "Leader Abdullah Ocalan has repeatedly extended his hand for peace, but Turkey has rejected it every time. Today, the military and political reality imposes only one option on Ankara: dialogue. Confrontation has not achieved its goals, and the will of the people cannot be broken by force."
Berko emphasized that the people of North and East Syria "prefer peace, but will not give up their rights," warning that ignoring this initiative could lead to a worsening of the situation internally within Turkey itself. He said, "The Middle East is like a volcano, and we have witnessed its eruptions in more than one country. Turkey is no exception if it continues to ignore calls for peace."
While the PKK continues to send clear signals of its strategic shift from confrontation to politics, all eyes remain on Ankara: Will it seize this historic opportunity? Or will it continue its policies of denial and escalation?
Observers agree that the ball is now in Ankara's court: either it takes the path of reconciliation or chooses to continue the cycle of conflict at a time when the region can no longer tolerate further violence and destruction.
T/S
ANHA
