Kurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace process with Turkey
Summary
Fighters from the PKK, a Kurdish separatist group, began giving up their weapons in a ceremony in northern Iraq as part of a peace process with Turkey. This marks the first step in disarming the group, which has waged a conflict with Turkey for decades. The PKK announced earlier this year its intention to disband and stop armed conflicts.Key Facts
- The PKK is a Kurdish group that has been fighting against Turkey since 1984.
- They started laying down weapons in a ceremony in northern Iraq as part of a peace process.
- PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has been urging the group to disarm and focus on politics.
- About 30 fighters disarmed in this initial ceremony, with the process planned to finish by September.
- The PKK fighters stated they will pursue their goals through legal and democratic means.
- Turkish, Iraqi Kurdish, and other regional representatives were present at the ceremony.
- The PKK is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.
- Previous peace talks between Turkey and the PKK have not succeeded, with the last attempt in 2015.
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