PKK disarmament could mark a new era for the Kurds, but the situation has regional implications.
- Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Researcher, Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University
There are clear reasons for both the Turkish state and the PKK to come to the negotiating table now.
Listen to political scientist Pinar Dinc explain what’s led to the PKK’s ceasefire with Turkey on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
The PKK leader’s calls for the group to disarm and dissolve is a step towards ending a 40-year conflict with the Turkish state.
While Ahmed al-Shara consolidates his authority in Damascus, armed conflict is escalating in northern Syria.
Since the fall of Assad, areas of Rojava have come under attack.
Those accused of involvement in the 2016 coup in Turkey must wear brown uniforms in court, while those accused of terrorism must wear grey ones.
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