Turkish nationalist leader Devlet Bahceli, a prominent political figure often critical of Kurdish initiatives, has made a remarkable statement supporting the release of former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas. This unexpected endorsement suggests a shift in Turkey's political dynamics.

The comments follow Bahceli's past calls for peace with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), demonstrating a softening stance among those previously opposed to Kurdish political goals. This development arrives as PKK militants agree to disband, urging Turkey to address Kurdish democratic needs.

Demirtas, jailed since 2016 on contested terrorism charges, recently found support from the European Court of Human Rights, who called for his release. Bahceli's stance marks a potential pivot towards rec

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