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After four decades the PKK lays down its arms

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Following a four-decade-long conflict, the Kurdistan Workers Party or PKK has disbanded in Turkey, bringing hopes the country could enter a new peaceful era. However, experts say peace is not guaranteed and complex regional conflicts could now intensify.

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