The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has criticized a proposed law concerning the future of its former combatants, demanding the release of leader Abdullah Öcalan. The law suggests life imprisonment for those who committed the most serious crimes.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is prepared to provide more conveniences to Abdullah Öcalan as part of an initiative to disarm the PKK, emphasizing the country's commitment to a terror-free future.

Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the PKK terrorist group, has confirmed that the group's "armed struggle" has ended and that there is no turning back from a process of transition to peace in Türkiye.

Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan has expressed support for Turkey's legal reform schedule, stating that laws are needed to regulate the transition to democratic integration in Turkey.

Türkiye’s Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) announced its Imrali delegation and co-chairs will hold a news conference on February 27, with an expected message from Abdullah Öcalan.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) expressed strong objections to a bill concerning the future of its fighters, which is to be submitted to the Turkish parliament, and demanded the release of Abdullah Öcalan.

Thousands of Kurds gathered in Turkiye to demand the release of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and other prisoners.

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkish nationalists and an ally of President Erdogan, stated that the imprisoned leader of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, should be given an official role to advance the slow peace process with the Kurds.

The Turkish government has reportedly completed the construction of a residence for Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali island, where he is imprisoned, sparking new questions about the balance of power on the Kurdish front.

The jailed ringleader of the PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, has called for democratic integration in a terror-free Türkiye, signaling a shift from violence to positive construction.

Turkey is developing a legal framework to address former members of the PKK, which could benefit thousands of prisoners. However, the plan explicitly excludes the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Turkey's parliament is set to discuss a draft bill for the next phase of the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, which began in 2024, with a clear stance that there will be no pardon for Abdullah Öcalan.

A senior figure from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced that Turkey’s peace initiative with the group has been "frozen," citing a dangerous lack of contact with jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has reportedly called for a 'new political era' without violence, signaling a potential shift in the long-standing conflict.

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, is expected to announce his support for a peace plan in Turkey. His statement will be released by the pro-Kurdish DEM party at a press conference.