Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Wednesday that Turkey is developing a new legal framework intended to expedite the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a designated terrorist organization. Erdoğan stated the proposal aims to encourage PKK members to surrender their weapons and will be swiftly presented to the Turkish Parliament for consideration. He addressed members of his ruling AKP, outlining the government’s intention to accelerate the disarmament process through legislative means. The specifics of the legal framework were not detailed in the announcement, but Erdoğan indicated a commitment to moving forward “without delay.” This development follows ongoing Turkish military operations against the PKK in both Turkey and neighboring regions. The move signals a potential shift in strategy, offering a legal pathway alongside continued military pressure. It remains to be seen how the PKK will respond to the proposed legislation.