" The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) leadership declares its endorsement for a ceasefire arrangement with the KDP ( Kurdistan Democratic Party ) to take effect as of 8:00 a.m. on August 28 , " the PUK said in a statement .
<response> " The <organization>Patriotic Union of Kurdistan</organization> ( <organization>PUK</organization> ) leadership declares its endorsement for a ceasefire arrangement with the <organization>KDP</organization> ( <organization>Kurdistan Democratic Party</organization> ) to take effect as of 8:00 a.m. on August 28 , " the <organization>PUK</organization> said in a statement . </response>