The Kurdish guerrilla group P.K.K. declared a cease-fire in its conflict with Turkey, following a call from its leader Abdullah Ocalan for disarmament, raising hopes for peace in the region.

The Kurdish militant group PKK has declared a ceasefire after decades of conflict with Turkey, following a call from its leader Abdullah Ocalan for disarmament. This decision could represent a significant political breakthrough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who may require Kurdish support in upcoming elections.

Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the P.K.K., calls for disbanding his fighters, raising hopes to end a decades-long conflict with Turkey that has claimed over 40,000 lives.