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• Vigil in Geneva: A new period in the history of struggle has begun with the PKK’s decision 

  During the 225th week of vigil in front of the UN, Kurds saluted the 12th Congress of the PKK and called on Turkey and international institutions to take responsibility.
• Geneviève Garrigos: Öcalan must be freed, PKK must be delisted 

  Calling the PKK's decision to disband and disarm a historic opportunity for peace in Turkey and the region, Geneviève Garrigos said, “Öcalan must now be free to negotiate. The EU must take responsibility for a democratic solution.”
• Die Linke politician Cindi Tuncel calls for the release of Öcalan and other political prisoners 

  Cindi Tuncel, spokesperson for international relations of the German Left Party (Die Linke) Bremen state parliamentary group, emphasized the importance of the PKK's decision to disarm and called for the release of Abdullah Öcalan.
• Erdoğan on PKK disarmament: We have entered a new phase 

  Commenting on the PKK’s decision to disband and disarm, President Erdoğan said: “When the organization has done its part, it will be up to politics to discuss and advance the remaining issues.”
• Bakırhan: We have a big opportunity for peace and a democratic solution 

  Tuncer Bakırhan stated the decisions taken by the PKK at its 12th Congress offer a chance for peace and a democratic solution.
• Barrena: EU must take responsibility for peace process 

  Basque MEP Fernando Barrena said that Turkey and the EU must take action for the release of Abdullah Öcalan and the removal of the PKK from the list of terrorist organizations.
• Kurdish Working Group in European Parliament: Fundamental freedoms must be guaranteed 

  The Kurdish Working Group in the European Parliament said that Turkey should seize this opportunity by taking the first steps to halt military operations, release political prisoners, and guarantee fundamental freedoms.
• KON-MED: German government should actively support peace process 

  The self-dissolution of the PKK marks the beginning of a new chapter in Kurdish history. KON-MED is calls on the federal government to take active measures and criticizes the continued criminalization of Kurdish structures in Germany.
• TKP-ML: Neither the land they stepped on nor the paths they walked will forget them 

  The TKP-ML Central Committee commemorated Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, who “left indelible marks on the geography of the four parts of Kurdistan, Turkey, and the Middle East with their history of resistance,” and expressed commitment to their memory.
• Öcalan sends a message to memorial service for Altun and Kaytan in Ankara 

  Abdullah Öcalan sent a message to the memorial service held in Ankara for Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun, two leading members of the PKK, saying, “They will live on in our struggle as our eternal guides.”
• UN welcomes the PKK decision to disarm:We are ready to help and facilitate any movement toward peace 

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement that the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will dissolve and disarm, calling it an "important step towards the peaceful resolution of a long-standing conflict".
• Hasan Kızıler Youth Festival to take place in Zurich on 31 May 

  Preparations are in full swing for the Hasan Kızıler Youth Festival, which Kurdish youth traditionally organize each year in Switzerland.
• Democratic Unity Initiative unveils its founding declaration in Diyarbakır  

  The Democratic Unity Initiative has released its founding declaration, highlighting the struggle for a democratic and free life.
• Özsoy: PKK strengthened Öcalan’s hand at the negotiation table 

  Hişyar Özsoy said that the PKK’s latest decision reinforces Abdullah Öcalan’s role in peace talks.
• Tribute paid to two PKK founding leaders 

  Condolences were accepted in Cologne for PKK founding leaders Ali Haydar Kaytan and Rıza Altun.
• DBP: Strengthening the political and democratic ground is a historic responsibility 

  The DBP Central Executive Committee issued a written statement regarding the PKK's decision to disarm, saying, “Embracing the Peace and Democratic Society process and strengthening this ground is a historic responsibility.”
• Sinn Féin spokesperson: The international community must play a constructive role in advancing peace 

  Sinn Féin's Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, announced their support for the PKK’s decision.
• DEM Party Spokesperson: PKK decision is the beginning of a new era full of hope 

  Commenting on the PKK's announcement of its congress decisions, DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan said, “One era is ending, and the door to a new era full of hope is opening for all of us.”
• Tülay Hatimoğulları: The path to a democratic Turkey has been opened 

  Tülay Hatimoğulları said that after the PKK's decision, everyone's duty is to "ensure democratic change and transformation in Turkey, take the urgent steps that need to be taken in this regard, and move forward in building the Democratic Republic."
• Erkan Baş: We will stand in solidarity with the Kurdish people’s struggle for freedom 

  Talking about the PKK’s statement, TIP chairman Erkan Baş, said: “As has been the case until now, no one should doubt that socialists will continue to stand in solidarity with the Kurdish people's struggle for their righs and freedoms."
• Bahçeli: Peace and brotherhood are the winners 

  Following the PKK’s decision to dissolve itself, MHP chairman Devlet Bahçeli, expressed gratitude to Öcalan, the DEM Party, and the Imralı delegation, saying: "The torch has been lit. Today, peace and brotherhood are the winners."
• EU welcomes the PKK decision to disband, calls on all parties to "seize the moment" 

  The EU welcomed the dissolution of the PKK and reiterated its stance on finding a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish issue, EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said on Monday.
• Die Linke: The PKK has opened the door to a peace process under difficult conditions 

  Following the PKK decision to disband and disarm, the German Left Party called for the release of Abdullah Öcalan as a direct negotiating partner and an end to military violence by the Turkish army.
• Syrian FM: PKK decision to disband is a "pivotal moment" for regional stability 

  Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said that the PKK's decision to disband was “a pivotal moment” for regional stability.
• Demirtaş: We welcome the PKK decision as a historic step 

  Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş, who is held in Edirne Prison, said they welcomed the PKK’s decision to disband and disarm as a significant move taken in line with the memory of Sırrı Süreyya Önder.