HÜDA PAR Spokesperson Serkan Ramanlı has announced that the party has submitted a draft bill to the Turkish Grand National Assembly titled the “Law on Disbanded or Dissolved Terrorist Organizations,” aimed at removing armed violence and terrorism from Türkiye’s political agenda.

In an interview with Ilke News Agency (ILKHA), Ramanlı said the proposal is designed to encourage a transition from armed struggle to civilian politics and to establish a legal framework for processes involving the dissolution of armed organizations.

He stated that the initiative is not limited to any single group, but rather covers all structures “associated with arms in the past or currently using violence,” including the PKK and other armed formations.

“Goal is civilian politics, not armed conflict”

Ramanlı emphasized that the proposal reflects a broader political vision focused on resolving long-standing disputes through democratic and civilian means.

He said the aim is to “remove the Kurdish issue from the framework of arms, violence, and terrorism” and to ensure that political problems are addressed through dialogue and democratic participation.

“We believe weapons, violence, blood and tears should no longer dominate the agenda,” Ramanlı said, adding that past experiences and failed processes have created mutual distrust between parties involved in conflict dynamics.

Draft prepared over the past year

Ramanlı explained that the bill was prepared over the course of the past year and was shared with relevant institutions, including ministries, parliamentary groups, academics, and members of the judiciary to gather feedback before being formally submitted.

He noted that despite receiving what he described as “positive feedback at a high level,” no concrete legislative steps had been taken until now, prompting the party to present the proposal to Parliament this week.

Proposed monitoring and reintegration framework

According to Ramanlı, the draft bill envisions the establishment of an Observation Board to assess whether armed groups have fully laid down their weapons. Based on its findings, the National Security Council (MGK) would evaluate the situation and determine the next steps.

The proposal also includes provisions for sentence reductions for individuals associated with disbanding organizations, as well as the possible release of those convicted solely of membership without involvement in specific crimes. It further suggests mechanisms for allowing individuals abroad to return to Turkey under certain conditions once security concerns are addressed.

Ramanlı said the goal is to “overcome the current deadlock” in discussions surrounding disarmament and reconciliation processes.

“Not limited to the PKK”

He stressed that the proposal is not exclusively focused on the PKK, but rather seeks to establish a general legal framework applicable to all armed or formerly armed groups.

“Our approach is not limited to one organization,” he said. “There are groups that have abandoned violence, groups still engaging in armed activity, and even groups that have been unfairly labeled. This bill aims to cover all of them under a universal legal framework for a terror-free Turkey.”

Parliamentary process ahead

Ramanlı also noted that the bill will first be reviewed in parliamentary committees. If not discussed within 45 days, he said the party has the right to bring it directly to the General Assembly.

He added that HÜDA PAR is open to cooperation with other political parties, stating that any legislative initiative contributing to what he called a “terror-free Türkiye” would be supported regardless of its origin. (ILKHA)

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