Official statement regarding dissolution of PKK
“EXTENDED VERSION OF THE TERMINATION STATEMENT OF THE PKK TERRORIST ORGANIZATION:
1. Congress Date and Conditions
• It was held between 5–7 May 2025, in two different areas due to security reasons, with the participation of a total of 232 delegates.
• It was built despite clashes, air and ground attacks, and the KDP embargo.
2. Dissolution of the PKK and End of Armed Struggle
• The 12th PKK Congress declared that the organization had completed its historical mission.
• PKK was dissolved organizationally; all activities carried out under the name of PKK were terminated.
• The armed struggle method was officially ended.
3. The Role of Öcalan
• It was stated that the entire process would be directed by Öcalan.
• The concepts of “Democratic Republic of Türkiye” and “Democratic Nation” were defended in line with democratic solution and policy proposals.
4. Historical Background and Resistance Process
• The struggle waged by the PKK against the policy of denial of Kurds since 1978 became massive from the 1990s onwards.
• The ceasefire attempt in 1993 was disrupted by the state's attitude and the death of Turgut Özal.
• With the international conspiracy in 1999, the process moved to another phase; Öcalan's isolation continued.
5. The Foundation of the New Era
• The paradigm of “democratic, ecological and women's liberation society” was adopted.
• It was emphasized that Kurdish-Turkish relations should be reorganized in the spirit of partnership before Lausanne.
6. Expectations and Calls from the Public
• It was stated that the people will correctly understand the dissolution of the PKK and will support the democratic struggle.
• A call was made for self-organization and democratic society building led by women and youth.
7. Call to the Turkish State and Society
• The Turkish Grand National Assembly, political parties, civil society organizations, the press, academics and all social segments were invited to the peace process.
• Support was requested from left-socialist structures, women's movements and oppressed groups.
8. International Call and Request for Solidarity
• International powers were asked to see their roles in the “genocidal policies” against the Kurds and to contribute to the peace process.
• A call for international support was made within the framework of “Democratic Modernity”.
9. Martyrdom Announcements and Symbolization
• The martyrdom of Ali Haydar Kaytan (2018) and Rıza Altun (2019) was officially declared.
• Each of them was defined as symbols of the freedom movement and dedicated to the congress”
“It was emphasized that Kurdish-Turkish relations should be reorganized in the spirit of partnership before Lausanne.”
This is,
practically, a call to dissolve the Republic of Turkey. And it was not surprise either. After more than a decade of denigrate, disparaging and discrediting Lausanne, the legitimate birth certificate of modern Turkey, AKP literally prepared the safe ground where every element to attack the republic politically, diplomatically within as well as foreign actors.