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Ocalan Accuses 'Sabotage Attempt' of Peace Process in Turkey

Published January 18, 2026, 10:22

Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the PKK, claims that clashes in northeastern Syria constitute an attempt to sabotage the peace process in Turkey. The accusation was made through a delegation of the DEM party, following a visit to Ocalan in his prison on Imrali Island. Ocalan had called for the dissolution of the PKK and the laying down of arms in 2025, ending a decades-long armed struggle. He reaffirmed his commitment to peace, emphasizing that the prospect of February 27th remains valid.