Peace Process Resource Center
Since talks between the government of Turkey and the Kurdish Freedom Movement were publicized in October 2024, observers have witnessed unprecedented reconciliation, ongoing conflict and political repression, and a rapidly shifting regional landscape. These negotiations have been conducted with little transparency. They have also taken on a format significantly different both from that of previous rounds of Turkish-Kurdish talks and from those of other peace processes around the world, with the PKK dissolving itself and agreeing to disarm at the beginning of the process in the absence of clear reciprocal steps from the government. The Kurdish Peace Institute Peace Process Resource Center aims to make information on the process available and accessible to all interested parties.
Timeline
Turkey-Kurdish Freedom Movement Negotiations Tracker
The Turkey – Kurdish Freedom Movement Negotiations Tracker has defined indicators of progress that can be used to measure forward movement on the process. It is intended to be a resource for journalists, academics, non-governmental organizations, and policymakers interested in following steps towards peace. Click here to access the resource.
Key Documents
No formal agreements between Turkey and the Kurdish Freedom Movement exist. These documents represent important unilateral positions, actions, and policy frameworks that have shaped the talks.
Devlet Bahceli – MHP Parliamentary Group Speech – October 22, 2024
Calls on Abdullah Ocalan to dissolve the PKK and end its armed struggle.
Readout of DEM MP Omer Ocalan’s meeting with Abdullah Ocalan – October 24, 2024
Abdullah Ocalan indicates that he will work for a political solution.
KCK – We Will Act According To The Process Developed By Rêber Apo – October 24, 2024
Affirms that the PKK will follow Abdullah Ocalan’s recommendations in any peace process.
Abdullah Ocalan – Call for Peace and Democratic Society – February 27, 2025
Abdullah Ocalan calls on the PKK to disband and disarm and says that this requires the creation of a legal and political framework.
PKK – We will comply with Leader Öcalan’s call, we declare a ceasefire – March 1, 2025
Unilateral PKK ceasefire declaration and statement of support for Abdullah Ocalan’s ‘Call for Peace and Democratic Society.’
Abdullah Ocalan – Recommendations to the 12th PKK Congress – May 2025
Recommendations submitted by Abdullah Ocalan to the PKK’s 12th Congress.
PKK – 12th Congress Final Declaration – May 12, 2025
Formally declares the end of the armed struggle and the end of all activities under the PKK name.
Devlet Bahceli – Ataturk Youth and Sports Day Message – May 18, 2025
Calls for the creation of a 100-member parliamentary commission to address the process following the PKK’s disbandment.
Abdullah Ocalan – Video Message – July 9, 2025
Ocalan’s first appearance on video since his trial. Reiterates support for the February 27th declaration; praises the PKK’s 12th Congress decisions; calls for concrete steps towards disarmament and the creation of a political and legal framework.
Group for Peace and Democratic Society – Statement on Voluntary Destruction of Arms – July 11, 2025
Formal beginning of the PKK’s disarmament. Reaffirms support for Ocalan’s February 27th and July 9th declarations and calls for support for the peace process.
Government confirms that a parliamentary commission will be established. Acknowledges economic cost of conflict and instances of state wrongdoing.