Human rights lawyer Eren Keskin explains why many Kurds remain cautiously hopeful—but deeply skeptical—about Turkey's renewed peace process, pointing to decades of repression, political imprisonment, and the lack of meaningful action by the state. She argues that genuine peace and democratization will require concrete steps from the Turkish government to build trust and protect fundamental human rights.
This interview was filmed in Istanbul in March 2026 by Eric Agnero and Janet Biehl, for Global South Watch.



