Analysis-Turkey peace call may boost Erdogan's domestic and Syria goals

FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets his supporters during the Grand Congress of his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Turkey, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan/File Photo

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Tayyip Erdogan's long-held goal of ending Turkey's conflict with Kurdish militants is a step closer after their jailed chief's peace call, giving the president a potential political boost at home and a chance to resolve key regional security concerns.

Thursday's call from Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan for the outlawed group to disarm and disband has triggered both hope and scepticism in Turkey.