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Kurdish PKK announces it’s withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq

Kurdish PKK announces it’s withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq

Summary

The PKK is moving its fighters out of Turkiye to northern Iraq as part of a peace process with Turkiye. This decision follows the group's disarmament after years of armed conflict. The PKK aims to shift from military action to engaging in democratic politics.

Key Facts

  • The PKK announced it will move all its fighters from Turkiye to northern Iraq.
  • This move is part of a peace process with Turkiye.
  • The PKK ended its 40-year armed struggle in May.
  • Over the years, the conflict with the PKK resulted in around 50,000 deaths.
  • The PKK wants Turkiye to create laws for democratic participation.
  • In July, the PKK held a ceremony to destroy its first batch of weapons in Iraq.
  • President Erdogan called the disarmament an important turning point.
  • The PKK aims to defend Kurdish minority rights through democratic means.
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