Hakan Fidan notes lack of concrete steps in PKK disarmament process

PKK disarmament Hakan Fidan AKP internal politics Turkish constitution voter sentiment

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed frustration over the lack of concrete progress regarding the PKK’s disarmament. Despite the group's May 2025 declaration to dissolve and end armed struggle, Fidan noted that as of September 2026, no significant actions have been taken on the ground to neutralize the threat.

Internal discussions within the AKP suggest growing concern over the slow pace of this process. Party sources indicate that the delay is causing a passive but visible dissatisfaction among nationalist and conservative voters. There are fears that this perceived lack of progress could lead to voter loss in upcoming elections.

In a related move to reassure the party's base, Presidential Advisor Mehmet Uçum emphasized several red lines regarding potential constitutional changes, including the protection of the Turkish nation, citizenship, language, the republic, the unitary structure, secularism, and the democratic rule of law. AKP officials suggest these statements are intended to counter the perception that the government is making concessions.

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AKP · DEM Party · Hakan Fidan · Mehmet Uçum · PKK · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey

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[● 5 SOURCES] The PKK has not taken concrete steps toward disarmament despite its May 2025 declaration to dissolve. www.kentgazetesi.com · www.tr724.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · halktv.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Mehmet Uçum identified several core national principles as red lines in discussions regarding a new constitution. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · halktv.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Internal AKP assessments suggest the political landscape regarding the disarmament process has not met initial expectations. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · halktv.com.tr
[● 5 SOURCES] There is a growing passive reaction among voters regarding the slow progress of the disarmament process. www.kentgazetesi.com · www.tr724.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · halktv.com.tr