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Turkey and PKK: Parliament Approves Amnesty Law for PKK Members

August 11, 2026Юрий Верхотуров1 мин

The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the USA, and the EU, initiated an insurgency in 1984. This conflict has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities and has caused deep societal tensions within the country.

PKK Criticizes Lack of Reforms

The PKK has generally welcomed the new law as an initial step but has also pointed out significant shortcomings. Through the ANF news portal, which is affiliated with the organization, they have called for the release of Öcalan, who has been imprisoned on the island prison of İmralı since 1999. They emphasized that the peace process can only progress if he is "free to live and work."