Jailed PKK Leader Calls for Legal Reforms in Türkiye Peace Process

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan emphasized the need for peace-related laws to support a transition to democratic integration in Türkiye. His statement, read by a pro-Kurdish party official, aligns with a recent parliamentary roadmap calling for legal reforms alongside the PKK's disarmament. The PKK ended its insurgency in May 2025 and announced withdrawal, but details on implementing reforms remain unclear. The PKK, designated a terrorist group by Türkiye, the US, and EU, has shifted from seeking independence to autonomy and greater Kurdish rights.