Does Erdogan seek to 'drive wedge' between opposition and Kurds by 'winning over' Kurdish support?

The Kurdish militant group PKK announced Monday that it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of hostilities. The decision by the PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, promises to put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and could have significant impact in Turkey, Syria and Iraq. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor's chief correspondent with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.

May 12, 2025 - 17:00
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Does Erdogan seek to 'drive wedge' between opposition and Kurds by 'winning over' Kurdish support?
The Kurdish militant group PKK announced Monday that it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of hostilities. The decision by the PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, promises to put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and could have significant impact in Turkey, Syria and Iraq. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor's chief correspondent with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.

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