NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

KURDISH PKK MILITANTS ANNOUNCE DECISION TO DISSOLVE AFTER DECADES-LONG CONFLICT WITH TURKEY. (PHOTO).


 Kurdish PKK Militants Announce Decision to Dissolve After Decades-Long Conflict with Turkey


May 12, 2025 – Ankara, Turkey



In a historic development marking the potential end of one of the most protracted and deadly insurgencies in the region, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced on Monday its decision to officially dissolve its armed wing, bringing an end to more than four decades of conflict with the Turkish state.


In a statement released through its affiliated media, senior PKK leaders said the decision came after extensive internal discussions and in response to “the changing political dynamics in the Middle East and the aspirations of the Kurdish people for a peaceful and democratic future.” The group indicated that it would transition from armed struggle to peaceful political engagement, although it provided limited details on the next steps.


"The time has come to open a new chapter based on dialogue, rights, and democratic participation," the PKK statement read. "We call on the Turkish state to respond in kind and begin a process of reconciliation that recognizes the cultural and political rights of the Kurdish people."


Founded in 1978 by Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK launched its armed campaign in 1984, seeking autonomy and greater rights for Kurds in southeastern Turkey. The conflict has since claimed more than 40,000 lives and deeply strained Turkey’s relations both domestically and internationally.


Turkish authorities have not yet issued an official response to the announcement, but sources in Ankara suggested that while skepticism remains, there is cautious optimism about the group’s declaration. President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan has long maintained a hardline stance on the PKK, labeling it a terrorist organization along with the U.S. and EU.


Analysts say the PKK’s decision may be influenced by a combination of military pressure, shifting alliances in Syria and Iraq, and growing calls from within the Kurdish community for a non-violent path to achieving political recognition.


“This could be a watershed moment if both sides are willing to seize the opportunity,” said Dr. Selin Kaya, a political analyst based in Istanbul. “But much will depend on what concrete actions follow this announcement, particularly in terms of disarmament, amnesty policies, and cultural rights.”


The international community, including the European Union and United Nations, welcomed the news, urging both the PKK and the Turkish government to commit to a credible and inclusive peace process.


While many Kurds celebrated the potential for peace, others expressed cautious hope, having seen past ceasefire efforts collapse into renewed violence. The coming weeks are expected to be crucial in determining whether this marks the true end of a bitter conflict that has shaped Turkey’s modern history.


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