Republican People's Party leader Özgür Özel expressed support for the PKK's disarmament process. This statement reignites political debates in Turkey.

Speaking at a rally in Van, Özgür Özel stated, "We fully support the organization laying down its arms." He emphasized the importance of not denying the Kurdish issue.

Özel also called for legal steps to correct any wrong practices that make Kurds feel unequal, urging an end to trustee practices.

He argued that political prisoners should be freed, stating, "We are advocates for the tears to cease."