National Security Council meets to discuss 'Terror-Free Turkey' process FAST-MOVING

National Security Council Terror-Free Turkey Law No. 7595 PKK disarmament Middle East security

The National Security Council (MGK), chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, met on September 30, 2026, to discuss critical domestic and international security issues. A primary focus was the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process and the implementation of Law No. 7595. This legislation requires security agencies to verify that the PKK and its affiliates have effectively ceased their presence and surrendered their weapons. Once this is confirmed by the MGK and published in the Official Gazette, legal mechanisms can be activated, including the potential postponement of certain investigations and sentence executions for 5 to 10 years.

On the international front, the MGK issued an eight-point declaration. The Council called for negotiations to resolve the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, noting that ongoing hostilities increase regional fragility. The Council also addressed the situation in Syria, emphasizing support for its territorial integrity and state authority, and reaffirmed strategic cooperation with the Iraqi government to bolster stability in the region. Additionally, the MGK discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, calling for a ceasefire, and reviewed developments in Yemen and the security of maritime routes in the Black Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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Cevdet Yılmaz · Devrim Barçın · Dursun Oğuz · National Security Council · PKK · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Republican Assembly · Sunat Atun · Syria · Turkey

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[● 10 SOURCES] The National Security Council (MGK) met on September 30, 2026, under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.ekoturk.com · www.gazeteabc.com · www.turkgun.com · www.haber16.com · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The MGK discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and called for a ceasefire. www.ekoturk.com · www.gundemkibris.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The MGK called for negotiations to end the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. www.ekoturk.com · www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Law No. 7595 requires security institutions to confirm that PKK and related groups have ceased their actual presence and surrendered weapons. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · www.gazeteabc.com · www.tgrthaber.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The MGK discussed the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process and the implementation of Law No. 7595. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · www.gazeteabc.com · www.tgrthaber.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The MGK addressed the situation in Syria, emphasizing the unity and territorial integrity of the country. www.ekoturk.com · www.turkgun.com · www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The MGK expressed support for Iraq's sovereignty and strategic cooperation with the Iraqi government. www.ekoturk.com · www.turkgun.com · www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Upon MGK confirmation and publication in the Official Gazette, certain investigations and sentence executions can be postponed for 5 or 10 years. www.batmanrehbergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr