Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
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Militant group
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View Timeline →Turkish Parliament Approves Peace Bill with PKK
The Turkish Parliament has passed a peace bill aimed at initiating a peace process with the PKK, providing legal immunity to some of its members.…
Turkiye Approves Bill for Reintegration of PKK Fighters
Turkiye has approved a bill that allows for the reintegration of certain Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters into civilian life if they surrender. This decision…
What is Turkey's Peace Bill and Will It End the Conflict with the PKK?
A draft law to disband and disarm the PKK has been introduced in the Turkish Parliament, potentially paving the way for a new peace process.…
Abdullah Öcalan's Message for Peace in Turkey: The Kurdistan Workers' Party Should Dissolve
Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, has called for the dissolution of the party and the laying down of arms as part of…
Erdogan: Kurdish Groups in Syria Will Face Turkey's 'Iron Fist'
Turkish President Erdogan warned that Kurdish forces in Syria will face severe consequences if they do not disarm, as Turkey intensifies its military operations against…
Erdogan's Government Dismisses Mayors of Two More Kurdish Cities in Turkey
The Turkish government has dismissed the mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik, replacing them with appointed officials, citing 'terrorist' crimes. This action continues a pattern of…
Extensive Turkish Airstrikes on PKK Positions in Iraqi Kurdistan
Turkey conducted extensive airstrikes against PKK positions in Iraqi Kurdistan, resulting in the destruction of 21 sites and the death of many PKK members. This…
Turkey Claims to Have Killed 17 Kurdish Fighters in Northern Iraq and Syria
Turkey's Ministry of Defense announced the killing of 17 Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq and Syria, escalating tensions with Iraq as Ankara seeks cooperation against…
Turkey: We 'Neutralized' 29 Militants in Syria and Northern Iraq
Turkey's Ministry of Defense announced the neutralization of 29 PKK-affiliated militants in airstrikes in northern Iraq and Syria, following the deaths of Turkish soldiers in…
Turkey Claims to Target 70 PKK-Related Bases in Syria and Iraq
Turkey has launched attacks on over 70 PKK-related sites in Syria and Iraq following the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in clashes. The PKK has…
Turkish Warplanes Target PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkey launched airstrikes against PKK positions in northern Iraq following high-level security talks with Iraq. The strikes targeted 14 suspected PKK sites, aiming to disrupt…
Haider al-Abadi: Iraq Will Prevent Kurdish Militants from Attacking Turkey
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi pledged to prevent Kurdish militants from attacking Turkey, following Turkish threats of direct intervention if Iraqi operations against these militants…
Independence Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey's Approach
Turkey has deployed military units to its border with Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of the independence referendum, signaling potential military responses if the referendum leads to…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
Clashes and Bomb Explosion in Izmir, Turkey Leave at Least Four Dead
A car bomb explosion and gunfire in Izmir, Turkey resulted in four deaths and several injuries, with the PKK suspected of involvement. This incident follows…
First Trial Session of Defendants in Turkey's Failed Coup in Istanbul
The trial of 29 police officers accused of involvement in Turkey's failed coup on July 15 begins in Istanbul, marking a significant judicial process in…
Turkish Security Officials: One Suspect in Ankara Bombing was PKK Member
A bombing in Ankara on March 14, attributed to the PKK, resulted in 37 deaths. Turkish authorities are responding with arrests and military action against…
Following the Explosions in Turkey, Ankara Police Chief Dismissed
The police chief of Ankara and two senior officials were dismissed following deadly explosions that killed at least 99 people during a peace rally. The…
Davutoğlu: New Conditions Have Emerged in Syria and Iraq
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced that Turkey will not send ground troops to Syria but will continue airstrikes against ISIS and the PKK. This…