Turkey's parliament passes limited amnesty law for Kurdish PKK militants
Summary
Turkey’s parliament approved a law offering limited amnesty to some Kurdish PKK fighters who lay down their weapons, aiming to help end decades of conflict. The law excludes the jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan, and serious crimes like murder are not covered by the amnesty.Key Facts
- Turkey’s parliament passed a law granting limited amnesty for certain Kurdish PKK militants on August 10, 2026.
- The law aims to encourage PKK fighters to disarm and reintegrate into civilian life.
- Abdullah Ocalan, the PKK’s jailed founder, is excluded from this amnesty.
- The law suspends prosecutions and prison sentences for some offenses for 5 to 10 years.
- Around 3,500 PKK-linked detainees (about one-third of those jailed) may be released initially.
- People involved in serious crimes such as murder are not eligible for amnesty.
- The law is supported by President Erdogan’s party (AKP) and the pro-Kurdish DEM party.
- The vote was seen as an important political step toward peace but is only the beginning of a longer process.
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