UN backs Kurdish peace push, including PKK dialogue

The United Nations has voiced support for all steps aimed at achieving peace with Kurdish groups, including the PKK. Farhan Haq, the UN’s deputy spokesman, said the organization encourages efforts to resolve the conflict through dialogue. “We support all initiatives that promote peace,” Haq told reporters. He did not comment on the details of any specific proposal. His remarks come as Turkey prepares to debate a new “framework law” that could open the door to broader talks. The UN’s statement is seen as a cautious endorsement of the process. The PKK has been designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union. The conflict has killed tens of thousands since the 1980s. The UN’s position does not signal a change in its official stance, but it marks a rare public acknowledgment of the ongoing peace efforts.