The Second Phase: New Peace Message from Imrali to be Unveiled in Ankara
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The Turkish political landscape is bracing for a significant announcement as the DEM Party prepares to disclose a new message regarding the ongoing “Peace and Democratic Society Call.” Scheduled for February 27, the briefing marks the one-year anniversary of a pivotal shift in the region’s long-standing conflict. This upcoming session at the Yılmaz Güney Stage is expected to clarify the transition into what has been dubbed the “second phase” of the dialogue process.
High-Level Delegation to Lead Critical Press Conference
The event will feature a rare joint appearance by DEM Party Co-Chairs Tülay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakırhan alongside the specialized Imrali Delegation. This group includes prominent figures such as Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Pervin Buldan, MP Mithat Sancar, and legal counsel Faik Özgür Erol. Their presence signals a unified political front as they prepare to evaluate a year of developments and interpret the latest directives regarding the restructuring of the peace process.
From Disarmament Calls to Political Integration
One year ago, on February 27, 2025, a message from the imprisoned leader of the PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, sent shockwaves through the nation. Following a meeting with the delegation, his call for the organization to dissolve and hold a final congress was made public. At that time, the statement emphasized a collective political will, noting: “In the environment created by Mr. Devlet Bahçeli’s call, the will put forward by Mr. President, and the positive approach of other political parties to this call, I make the call to lay down arms and assume the historical responsibility of this call.” ## Analyzing the Impact of the Democratic Society Call
The upcoming briefing aims to provide a comprehensive one-year progress report on these efforts. Analysts suggest that the focus will shift toward the “second phase,” a term recently used to describe the move from theoretical disarmament to practical democratic implementation. By revisiting the initial disarmament framework, the DEM Party seeks to address current obstacles and lay out a roadmap for a sustainable political resolution in Turkey.
