Release of PKK Leader Essential for Turkey's Peace Process, Officials Warn

The release of Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, is deemed essential for advancing Turkeys peace process with the Kurds, according to a senior PKK official.

• Devrim Palu, a senior leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, stated that Abdullah Öcalans freedom is vital for the effectiveness of the ongoing peace process with Turkey.
• The call for Abdullah Öcalans release comes amid efforts to reach a resolution in the long-standing conflict between the Kurdistan Workers Party and Turkey, particularly affecting the Kurdish population.
• The remarks were made during an interview in northern Iraq, where the PKK recently announced a withdrawal of its fighters from Turkey, signaling a potential shift in hostilities.