In a message from his prison on an island off Istanbul, Ocalan said that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, should hold a congress and decide to disband. Recommended Videos “Convene your ...

For almost five decades, Turkey has been at war with the PKK, founded by Ocalan in 1978. Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the ...

Istanbul — In a historic move, imprisoned Kurdish separatist leader Abdullah Ocalan called Thursday on members of the banned Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) to lay down their weapons to end a ...

Turkey's 40-year battle against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) could be nearing an end after its jailed leader, Abdullah ...

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned Kurdish militant leader, called on the PKK to disarm, sparking mixed reactions in Turkey. His message is seen by some as a step toward peace, while others view it as a ...

It is valuable," said Mehmet Kaya, a 54-year-old shopkeeper ... remained sceptical about the Turkish government's intentions. "Ocalan has made a historic peace call, but it is unclear whether ...