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 guerrilla group that declared a cease-fire in its conflict with turkey.

The founder and leader of the P.K.K. who is currently jailed in turkey.

turkey’s president who may gain a political victory if the P.K.K. disbands.