PKK Announces Historic Disbandment After 40 Years of Armed Struggle Against Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has announced it is disbanding after more than 40 years of armed struggle against the Turkish state, following a directive from Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan. The move comes after the PKK held its congress in northern Iraq, where Ocalan urged the group to surrender its arms and cease its militant activities. The announcement marks a significant shift for the organization, which has been a major force in Turkey's conflict since the 1980s. Details of the disbanding process are still unclear, but the move is expected to have significant implications for regional security.