The historic call of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Leader Abdullah Öcalan has received significant coverage in the international press. The UK-based Reuters news agency described his call as "a move that could have far-reaching political and security consequences for the region." France-based Euronews emphasized Öcalan’s influence over the PKK, while Al Monitor highlighted that "many challenges still remain."

The Guardian

The UK-based newspaper The Guardian covered Abdullah Öcalan’s historic call with the headline: "PKK leader calls on Kurdish militant group to disarm, signaling the beginning of a fragile peace with Turkey."

The report included the following analysis: "Öcalan’s message will also impact Kurdish armed groups linked to the PKK, particularly the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are fighting ISIS militants and control a vast area, including two major cities in eastern Syria. His statement appears to further pressure and isolate the SDF, which has long been a target of Turkish attacks and is engaged in clashes with Turkey-backed militias in Syria."

Reuters

The UK-based news agency Reuters described Abdullah Öcalan’s call as "a move that could have far-reaching political and security consequences for the region." The report further stated: 'Öcalan’s call could also have implications for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where the PKK is based, as well as for neighboring Syria, which entered a new phase following Bashar al-Assad's ousting in December after 13 years of civil war.' The region is also a major oil-producing area, adding another layer of complexity to the situation."

The New York Times 

The U.S.-based newspaper The New York Times highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the response to Abdullah Öcalan’s call. The report stated: "There are few indications of what will happen next. It remains unclear who will oversee compliance with Mr. Öcalan’s call, what will happen to the fighters who heed it, or what, if anything, the government has offered in return for disarmament, as these issues have not been widely discussed in public."

Euronews

The France-based news outlet Euronews reported on Abdullah Öcalan’s call, stating: "This call has the potential to end a conflict that has lasted for over 40 years and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The organization is expected to heed Öcalan’s call, but some factions within the group have indicated that they might resist it."

The Middle East Eye

The UK-based newspaper The Middle East Eye highlighted that senior PKK figures had previously stated they would heed Abdullah Öcalan’s message and act accordingly. The report added: "Throughout this process, Erdoğan has remained in the background, allowing Bahçeli to take on the political risks. Many officials in Ankara believe that the government’s motivation for engaging in talks with Öcalan is linked to the escalating regional tensions between Israel and Iran."

Al Monitor

The Washington-based Al Monitor, in a report by Amberin Zaman, stated: "Öcalan’s statement, eagerly awaited by Kurds in the region, signals the beginning of a process that many hope will include the release of high-profile political prisoners, including the country’s most popular Kurdish leader, Selahattin Demirtaş, as well as amnesty for PKK fighters. However, many challenges remain."