Turkish committee to visit PKK leader in prison
A Turkish parliamentary committee set up to oversee a new peace initiative with the PKK voted in favor of meeting with the group’s leader, Abdullah Ocalan, in prison.
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
PKK withdraws forces from Turkish-Iraqi border region
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (banned in Türkiye) has announced the withdrawal of its forces from border areas with Türkiye, describing the move as a significant contribution to normalization efforts with Ankara.
Türkiye detains over 8,500 border violators
The Turkish Armed Forces have detained thousands of individuals for border violations since January, while continuing arrests of PKK militants (organization banned in Turkey).
Baghdad calls for disarmament of ‘PKK elements’
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called on Kurdish separatist fighters who have withdrawn to the country’s north after waging a decades-long insurgency in Turkey to disarm.
Türkiye Insists on ending PKK activities in Syria, Iraq
Last week, the organization began withdrawing its troops from Turkish territory
Ilham Aliyev, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discuss PKK disarmament
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev noted the importance of ending the PKK’s terrorist activity for the entire region
Erdogan: PKK disarmament marks new chapter for Türkiye
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the 47-year era of terrorism in the republic has effectively ended following the formal disarmament ceremony held by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants on July 11.
Turkish President hails PKK disarmament as major step
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the disarmament process begun by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) as an important step toward a terrorism-free Turkey.
PKK to begin handing over arms this week
Militant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in groups in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on July 11, spokesperson for Turkey’s DEM Party Aysegul Dogan said.
Türkiye to monitor PKK disarmament
Erdoğan noted that he wishes peace and prosperity not only for Türkiye, but for the entire region as well
Azerbaijan supports self-dissolution of PKK
Today, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (banned in Türkiye) announced its self-dissolution and ended the long-term armed conflict with Türkiye. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry welcomes this decision.
Ankara comments on dissolution of Kurdistan Workers' Party
Türkiye has called the PKK's (banned in Türkiye) decision to dissolve itself important for stability. Earlier, the Kurdistan Workers' Party announced its self-liquidation.
Kurdish PKK disbands and ends conflict with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), listed as a terrorist organization in Turkey, has decided to dissolve itself and end its armed struggle, the Iraqi …
Erdoğan ready at any moment to resume fight against PKK
Türkiye agrees to a mutual ceasefire with the Kurdistan Workers' Party
Kurdistan Workers’ party to formally dissolve itself
The Turkish government has outlined a structured process following the Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK, banned in Turkey) ringleader Abdullah Ocalan’s call for the organization to dissolve, according to Türkiye Gazetesi. …
Group of high-ranking opposition officials detained in Türkiye
Law enforcement officers detained a number of high-ranking officials. All of them belong to the Republican People's Party (CHP).
Turkey strikes PKK targets in Syria and Iraq following Ankara attack
Turkey struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq following an attack on the premises of a key defense company which killed at least five people. The National Intelligence Organization targeted numerous …
Who's behind terrorist attack in Ankara
Gun-wielding assailants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries, a large Turkish defense and aviation company near Ankara, killing at least five people and injuring 22 in what Turkish authorities called a “terrorist …
Erdogan reveals Turkey's success in fight against terrorism
The fight against terrorism will continue until the threat of terrorism is completely removed from Turkey's agenda, Turkish President Recep Tayyip …
Türkiye to stop fighting against PKK in Iraq, Syria
The cross-border threats of Kurdish terrorism have been virtually neutralized
