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Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chairman Özgür Özel supported a terror-free Türkiye, as he called for the disbandment process of the PKK terror group to be managed through a clear legal framework within the Turkish Parliament, following the group’s announcement to dissolve and lay down arms. In a written statement issued Monday, Özel emphasized that all necessary legal steps related to democratization and the peace process should be carried out transparently and under parliamentary oversight. “We underline the need for all legal regulations required for democratization to be enacted without delay under the roof of the Turkish Parliament,” he…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the PKK terrorist group’s decision to disband, calling it an important step that will pave a new era for the country. “The doors of the new era will open once weapons are laid down,” the president told a news conference following the Cabinet meeting in the capital, Ankara. “We consider the decision taken to be important for strengthening our country’s security and the eternal brotherhood of our nation,” he said, noting that Ankara regards this statement as a decision that also covers all extensions of the organization in Iraq, Syria and Europe. He noted that…

The bloody chapter has been left behind and peace and democracy won today, Devlet Bahçeli, the architect of the terror-free Türkiye initiative, said Monday after PKK terrorist group announced its dissolution. With the PKK’s decision to disband, the seeds of peace planted with patience and sacrifice across Türkiye have at last blossomed, Bahçeli said in a statement. The PKK on Monday announced it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of the initiative, ending four decades of bloodshed in Türkiye. The decision by the PKK, which promises to put an end to one of the longest terror campaigns in…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday’s declaration by the PKK to dissolve itself was historic for the region in terms of ensuring security and stability. “We will closely monitor the next steps,” he said during a news conference in the capital, Ankara, with the foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan. “There are practical steps that need to be taken after this decision. We will monitor them. If this decision is sincerely put into practice, it will be very beneficial for our future,” Fidan said. He noted that the decision was the result of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli’s…

A co-chair of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM), which served as messenger for jailed ringleader of the PKK terrorist group, Abdullah Öcalan, hailed the group’s decision to dissolve itself. Tuncer Bakırhan was quoted by Turkish media on Monday, saying that he hoped the process would be “crowned with peace.” Pervin Buldan, a DEM Party lawmaker who was part of the delegation relaying Öcalan’s messages, told broadcaster Habertürk that it was good news and they now “have a hopeful climate after years of inconclusive efforts.” “I wish Sırrı Süreyya Önder witnessed it,” Buldan said, referring to a fellow member…

Ömer Çelik, spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), was the first Turkish official to react to the PKK terrorist group’s declaration of dissolution on Monday. Çelik said it was an important step toward the terror-free Türkiye initiative. He referred to an initiative launched last year by government ally Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). “The decision of the PKK to dissolve itself and lay down arms after the call from Imralı is an important stage for the goal of a terror-free Türkiye,” Çelik wrote on social media. “A new period will start when terrorism completely ends.” Çelik underlined…

The terrorist group PKK ended decades of violence as it announced its dissolution early on Monday. The declaration released by a media outlet linked to the group concludes a critical stage in the terror-free Türkiye initiative launched last year by government ally the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). It follows last week’s “congress” held by the group upon a call by its jailed ringleader Abdullah Öcalan in February. The declaration reported by the Fırat News Agency was originally expected on Sunday after the gathering. The initiative for the dissolution of the PKK was informally inaugurated by MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli when…

Barcelona produced a dramatic comeback to edge Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday, moving within touching distance of the La Liga title. Kylian Mbappe netted a hat trick for Los Blancos, but Barca responded in style – Raphinha struck twice, while Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin López also found the net to open up a seven-point lead over the reigning champions with just three matches to play. Fresh off a Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan, Hansi Flick’s side faced a must-win scenario to keep their season alive – and they delivered under pressure. After falling behind early to…

Barcelona produced a dramatic comeback to edge Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday, moving within touching distance of the La Liga title. Kylian Mbappe netted a hat trick for Los Blancos, but Barca responded in style – Raphinha struck twice, while Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin López also found the net to open up a seven-point lead over the reigning champions with just three matches to play. Fresh off a Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan, Hansi Flick’s side faced a must-win scenario to keep their season alive – and they delivered under pressure. After falling behind early to…

Barcelona produced a dramatic comeback to edge Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday, moving within touching distance of the La Liga title. Kylian Mbappe netted a hat trick for Los Blancos, but Barca responded in style – Raphinha struck twice, while Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin López also found the net to open up a seven-point lead over the reigning champions with just three matches to play. Fresh off a Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan, Hansi Flick’s side faced a must-win scenario to keep their season alive – and they delivered under pressure. After falling behind early to…