The recent decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to end its armed struggle has received mixed reactions from the Kurdish community in the Netherlands. Among the estimated 100,000 Kurds living in the country, some are optimistic about the prospect of peace, while others remain uncertain about what lies ahead. Rotterdam district council member Latif Tali welcomed the move, calling it a hopeful step. "In my environment, the decision is received positively, and people are hopeful about the will from the Kurdish side," he said. Still, many are waiting to see how events unfold, especially in terms of Turkey's response.
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The announcement, linked to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, is seen by some as a potential shift toward a peaceful resolution. However, there are lingering concerns.
Tali pointed out that many Kurdish mayors, MPs, and activists are still behind bars under Turkey's anti-terror laws. He stressed that a meaningful first step would be the release of these detainees.
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