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PKK announces withdrawal of forces from Turkey and northern Iraq
The PKK has announced the completion of its withdrawal of armed forces from Turkish territory and border areas in northern Iraq. The group stated that this move is part of its strategy to end armed struggle and transition toward democratic political engagement.
As part of this withdrawal, the group reported evacuating four war tunnels and strategic positions in the Metina region, located west of Zap. The PKK emphasized that these actions are intended to prevent the Turkish state from using these positions as a pretext for continued military confrontation.
The group also issued a call for the release of Abdullah Öcalan, asserting that there are no longer any remaining obstacles to his freedom. Furthermore, the PKK criticized the Turkish government for failing to take necessary legislative steps regarding the Framework Law and broader democratic processes required to advance the peace process.
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Abdullah Öcalan · Iraq · Kurdistan Workers' Party · Metina · PKK · Turkey · Zap
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Four war tunnels and positions in the Metina region, west of Zap, have been evacuated. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · yurtsever.org.tr · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.levante-emv.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The withdrawal is intended to fulfill the requirements of the strategy to end armed struggle and transition to democratic political struggle. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.odatv.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Turkish government has failed to take necessary steps regarding the Framework Law and democratic processes. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · yurtsever.org.tr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The group claims there are no remaining obstacles to the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan. yurtsever.org.tr · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.levante-emv.com · www.odatv.com · www.bolgegazetesivan.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The PKK has completed the withdrawal of its armed forces from within Turkish borders and near the border in northern Iraq. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · yurtsever.org.tr · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.levante-emv.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The PKK criticized the Turkish government for failing to take necessary steps regarding the Framework Law and democratic processes. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · yurtsever.org.tr · www.odatv.com