Kurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reforms
A senior Kurdish militant leader claims Turkey has frozen peace talks with the PKK, citing a lack of promised legal and political reforms by the Turkish government. The PKK says it has upheld its commitments, including a ceasefire and symbolic disarmament, but progress is stalled without reciprocal action from Ankara. The statements contrast with recent optimistic remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and highlight ongoing tensions over prisoner releases, military operations, and the imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onKurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reformsA top Kurdish militant commander says Turkey has effectively "frozen" a peace initiative with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKKBySTELLA MARTANY Associated PressApril 30, 2026, 3:05 PM1:34FILE - Forces of the regional Kurdish administration secure the area of the Jasana Cave ahead of a symbolic disarmament ceremony by the separatist PKK group as part of the peace process with Turkey, in Sulaymaniyah governorate, Iraq, July 11, 2025.
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