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Turkey's 'terror‑free' framework law set for parliamentary vote
A draft "framework law" aimed at ending PKK terrorism and establishing a "terror‑free Turkey" is slated for submission to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) within the coming week. The legislation, which would introduce supervised release for former militants, remove sentence reductions for minors aged 12‑18 and allow life imprisonment in certain cases, is to be first examined by the TBMM Justice Committee before moving to the General Assembly.
Party leaders have voiced strong positions. MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called for unconditional support, describing the law as a historic democratic step. İYİ Party spokesperson Buğra Kavuncu criticised the parliamentary process, while New Party deputy Murat Emir complained that the draft has not been shared with his party. DEM Party deputies Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar and Özgür Faik Erol visited Abdullah Öcalan on Imrali Island on 2 2 August 2026; Öcalan said the law is a key breakthrough that will benefit the nation’s 86 million citizens and open economic and peace opportunities.
The proposal is part of the broader "terror‑free Turkey" initiative, which seeks the dismantling of the PKK, regional peace and a new security paradigm for Turkey.
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Abdullah Öcalan · Democratic Party (DEM) · Devlet Bahçeli · Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu · Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) · Murat Emir · Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) · Numan Kurtulmuş · PKK · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Republic of Turkey · TBMM
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The law is part of a broader “Terror‑Free Turkey” initiative launched by President Erdoğan and supported by the MHP. haber.mynet.com · www.tv5.com.tr · www.takvim.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The “Terörsüz Türkiye” process has been ongoing for about 18 months, with claimed security gains and no terrorist‑related casualties.
- [● 19 SOURCES] The proposal defines three categories for PKK members: those not involved in crimes, those imprisoned only for membership, and those abroad charged only with membership. haber.mynet.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The law does not include special provisions for Abdullah Öcalan; he will remain on İmralı Island. haber.mynet.com · www.tv5.com.tr · www.takvim.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The law will have an initial duration of six months, extendable by another six months if needed. haber.mynet.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Persons in the first two categories will be eligible for supervised release of up to three years without prison sentences. haber.mynet.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] The law aims to dismantle the PKK and end terrorism in Turkey. haber.mynet.com · www.f5haber.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · +7 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] A law proposal titled “Terörsüz Türkiye” will be submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly next week. haber.mynet.com · www.f5haber.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · +8 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 'Terörsüz Türkiye' framework law will be submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly next week. haber.mynet.com · www.f5haber.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called for full political support for the framework law. www.takvim.com.tr · www.habereguven.com · boldmedya.com · www.tv5.com.tr · www.siyasetcafe.com · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] TBMM President Numan Kurtulmuş said the law proposal will be submitted to parliament next week. haber.mynet.com · www.borsaningundemi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DEM Party deputies Pervin Buldan, Mithat Sancar and Özgür Faik Erol travelled to Imrali to meet Abdullah Öcalan ahead of the framework law.