Kurdish Militant Group Poised to Disband for Peace with Turkiye

The Kurdish militant group, the PKK, is reportedly close to announcing its decision to disband as a part of a significant peace initiative with Turkiye, which seeks to put an end to a 40-year insurgency. This was suggested by the pro-Kurdish People's Equality and Democracy Party on Friday.

The PKK, whose leadership is based in northern Iraq, has convened a congress to discuss the potential disarmament. The congress, held in early May, aims to share the historic decisions with the public shortly. PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan had earlier urged the group to lay down their arms.

The potential disbandment follows urging from Turkish politician Devlet Bahceli and previous peace talks, which have yet to yield lasting results. Ocalan's imprisonment remains a critical point, with possible parole contingent on the group's actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)