Erdogan vows to resume operations against PKK if promises not fulfilled

2/3/2025 7:28

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Saturday to resume military operations against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) if its promises are not fulfilled.



"We will continue our ongoing operations, and if necessary, we will leave no stone unturned and no head on top of a shoulder until we eliminate the last terrorist," Erdogan stated.



Erdogan made these remarks at a Ramadan fast-breaking dinner at the presidency's Dolmabahce office in Istanbul.



Earlier in the morning, the PKK declared a ceasefire with Turkiye, following the call of its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan for disarmament and dissolution.



The group also announced readiness to convene its congress but emphasized that its success requires Ocalan to "personally lead it," calling for his release from prison.