# Turkey advances legal framework for PKK disarmament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-pkk-amnesty-legislation
> Updated: 2026-08-12T09:10:20.000Z. Sources: 120. Developments: 44.

The Turkish government’s “Terror-Free Turkey” initiative has transitioned into a formal legislative phase. Following high-level discussions between the AK Party, MHP, and DEM Party, a draft “framework law” or “code law” is being finalized to manage the PKK’s disarmament and dissolution. 

Key components of the proposed legislation include a verification mechanism by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Armed Forces (TSK) to confirm weapon surrender, a three-year timetable for dismantling PKK strongholds, and differentiated legal measures for former militants. The draft distinguishes between those who committed crimes and those who did not, offering sentence reductions or supervised release while imposing a five-year political ban on ex-members. Notably, the framework explicitly excludes Abdullah Öcalan and senior PKK commanders from any legal benefits or amnesty. 

While the government aims to present the bill to parliament in July, the DEM Party has called for a more comprehensive “root law” (kök yasa) to ensure legal certainty and social peace. The PKK has criticized the draft, arguing that excluding Öcalan’s political participation sabotages the process. 

Parliamentary Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has described the resulting model as a potential global example for conflict resolution, emphasizing that it maintains the state’s unitary structure. The initiative is being treated as a strategic state vision by President Erdoğan, intended to foster national unity and economic stability. Implementation remains contingent on a satisfactory disarmament report and the establishment of a dedicated monitoring body.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Kurtulmuş outlines ‘Terror-free Turkey’ model and peace process

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş detailed the ‘Terörsüz Türkiye’ model, a legislative framework aimed at ending terrorism through political consensus and the dissolution of armed groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kurtulmu-outlines-terror-free-turkey-model-and-peace-process

### 2026-07-21: Turkey's Parliament President Numan Kurtulmuş outlines “Terror‑Free Turkey” legislation

Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş announced a temporary “Terror‑Free Turkey” law, without a general amnesty, to be passed before parliament’s recess after the PKK cease‑fire, following multi‑party consultations.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-parliament-approves-twoyear-extension-of-troops-in-somalia

### 2026-07-20: PKK says Turkey's draft 'frame law' ineffective without Öcalan's release

The PKK warned that Turkey's draft 'frame law' on the Kurdish issue will fail unless it guarantees Abdullah Öcalan's freedom, saying exclusion of his rights sabotages the peace process.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pkk-says-turkeys-draft-frame-law-ineffective-without-calans-release

### 2026-07-18: MHP district congresses re‑elect local leaders across Turkey

MHP district congresses across Turkey re‑elected incumbent chairs in Afyonkarahisar, Niğde, İnönü, Pasinler, Nevşehir, Milas, Yıldırım and others, stressing unity and party goals; Trabzon’s chair stepped down,

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-reelects-erkan-yaar-in-pasinler-and-tunahan-ongn-in-milas-district-congresses

### 2026-07-17: Hayati Yazıcı says new Turkish constitution will be put to referendum

Hayati Yazıcı says a new constitution will be prepared with parliamentary consensus and sent to a referendum, while a “çerçeve yasa” on PKK disarmament is slated for a July parliamentary vote.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-akp-mhp-and-dem-clash-over-timing-of-frame-law-before-summer-recess

### 2026-07-17: Turkey's 'Terror-Free' Initiative Spurs Calls for Legal Reform

Turkey’s deputy minister and a former mayor both urged legal reforms and justice as essential to the nation’s ‘Terror‑Free Turkey’ initiative, citing NATO relevance and social stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-terror-free-initiative-spurs-calls-for-legal-reform

### 2026-07-11: Turkey's DEM Party urges AKP to deliver 'kök yasa' for 'terror‑free Turkey' process

Turkey's DEM Party pushes the AKP to deliver a comprehensive 'kök yasa' for the 'Terörsüz Türkiye' disarmament process, warning delays could derail the peace effort.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-dem-party-co-chair-tlay-hatimoullar-urges-inclusive-peace-law-and-slams-akp

### 2026-07-11: MHP leaders stress security and national unity in regional congress speeches

MHP officials at district congresses urged national unity and a security‑first approach, highlighting Turkey’s strategic position and defence self‑sufficiency.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-leaders-stress-security-and-national-unity-in-regional-congress-speeches

### 2026-07-10: PKK marks one-year weapons‑burn anniversary, urges Turkish legal reforms

The PKK marks one year since its weapons‑burn ceremony, accusing Turkey of inaction and urging parliamentary reforms, a clear legal status for Öcalan, and a DDR programme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pkk-marks-one-year-weaponsburn-anniversary-urges-turkish-legal-reforms

### 2026-07-10: Turkey‑PKK peace process report urges legal reforms and monitoring

The İHD’s Turkey‑PKK peace process report (Oct 2024‑Jul 2026) notes the cease‑fire ended armed conflict but stresses that lasting peace needs a framework law, independent monitoring and democratic reforms, such

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeypkk-peace-process-report-urges-legal-reforms-and-monitoring

### 2026-07-09: Turkey's President Erdoğan Pushes Framework Law for 'Terror‑Free Turkey' Initiative

Turkey’s President Erdoğan announced a draft framework law to institutionalise the ‘terror‑free Turkey’ process, aiming for parliamentary review by July and establishing a monitoring board for disarmament.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-president-erdoan-pushes-framework-law-for-terrorfree-turkey-initiative

### 2026-07-08: MHP Kayseri Sets August 2026 District Congress Dates

MHP Kayseri announced August 2026 district congress dates across ten districts, stressing unity and loyalty to leader Devlet Bahçeli; similar local MHP gatherings elsewhere echoed these messages.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ak-party-and-mhp-reshape-local-leadership-in-ktahya-and-trabzon

### 2026-07-07: MHP appoints Yunus Aydoğdu as Orhaneli district chairman

MHP’s 15th Orhaneli district congress in Bursa elected Yunus Aydoğdu as chair, with all 60 delegates voting for him.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-appoints-yunus-aydodu-as-orhaneli-district-chairman

### 2026-07-04: MHP re-elects district chairpersons in multiple Turkish districts

MHP held district congresses in several Turkish locales, re‑electing incumbents such as Mehmet Aktaş, Muhammet Altun, Mehmet Mahken and others, with senior leaders stressing unity and security goals.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-mahken-reelected-as-mhp-karacabey-district-president

### 2026-07-04: Turkey's MHP MP Tamer Osmanağaoğlu urges a ‘terror‑free Turkey’ at party congress

MHP MP Tamer Osmanağaoğlu, speaking at the Selçuk congress, urged a “terror‑free Turkey” as a model of hope for humanity, linking internal peace to regional stability and echoing Devlet Bahçeli’s unity call.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-mhp-mp-tamer-osmanaaolu-urges-a-terrorfree-turkey-at-party-congress

### 2026-07-03: Turkey's draft 'process law' presented to Abdullah Öcalan ahead of Parliament debate

Turkey is preparing a draft “process law” on the Kurdish peace effort, which will be shown to Abdullah Öcalan before parliamentary consideration, with officials reporting mutual agreement on the text.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-draft-process-law-presented-to-abdullah-calan-ahead-of-parliament-debate

### 2026-07-02: Turkey’s Defense Ministry says 7 PKK militants surrendered, 331 illegal border crossers detained

Turkey’s defence ministry reports seven PKK militants surrendered, 331 illegal border crossers detained and 513 kg of drugs seized on the Hakkâri frontier.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-defense-ministry-says-7-pkk-militants-surrendered-331-illegal-border-crossers-detained

### 2026-06-30: Turkey opposition leaders push 'Terror‑Free Turkey' framework law

Turkish opposition figures Ümit Özdağ and Tuncer Bakırhan urge a clear, inclusive framework law to anchor the 'Terror‑Free Turkey' peace process and defend national unity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-opposition-leaders-push-terrorfree-turkey-framework-law

### 2026-06-30: Turkey's Justice Minister Approves Framework Law Benefiting 5,000 PKK Members

Turkey's Justice Minister approved a framework law letting 5,000 PKK members benefit, with a new execution law for all inmates, ahead of parliament's recess.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-justice-minister-approves-framework-law-benefiting-5000-pkk-members

### 2026-06-29: Turkey says 134 PKK/KCK members surrender after persuasion efforts

Turkey reports that 134 PKK/KCK members surrendered via a 2026 persuasion programme; 115 were arrested, 14 placed under judicial control and 5 face ongoing legal processes.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-says-134-terrorist-group-members-surrendered-through-persuasion-program

### 2026-06-28: Turkey moves to pass PKK disarmament law, excluding Öcalan and top commanders

Turkey plans a conditional PKK disarmament law that requires verification of weapons surrender, excludes Öcalan and top leaders, offers limited amnesty, and imposes judicial control on returnees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-moves-to-pass-pkk-disarmament-law-excluding-calan-and-top-commanders

### 2026-06-27: MHP leaders rally for a terror‑free Turkey and a new national direction

MHP officials Yavuz Tellioğlu and Ahmet Selim Yurdakul praised the party’s terror‑free Turkey vision, citing security gains in Syria and urging a new national development path.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-leaders-rally-for-a-terrorfree-turkey-and-a-new-national-direction

### 2026-06-27: Turkey readies framework law to reshape PKK prosecutions

Turkey’s AKP drafted a framework law to remove PKK members from the Terrorism Law, introduce a “weapon‑surrendering organization” definition, and likely delay parliamentary debate to October.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-readies-framework-law-to-reshape-pkk-prosecutions

### 2026-06-24: Turkey to enact law processing 16,000 terror cases as part of 'terror‑free' reforms

Turkey plans a new law to process about 16,000 PKK‑related cases, moving them out of the Terrorism Law, creating specialised courts and a five‑year monitoring regime, while President Erdoğan says the framework

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-enact-law-processing-16000-terror-cases-as-part-of-terrorfree-reforms

### 2026-06-24: Turkey's Solution Process Framework Law Set for July Parliamentary Submission

Turkey's DEM Party is preparing a 10‑11 article framework law for the solution process, set for July parliamentary submission, covering PKK disarmament, prisoner release and political bans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-solution-process-framework-law-set-for-july-parliamentary-submission

### 2026-06-22: President Erdoğan announces legal framework to accelerate PKK disarmament

President Erdoğan says Turkey is preparing a legal framework to speed PKK disarmament and will submit it to parliament soon; officials confirm a new stage in the “terror‑free Turkey” process.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-pushes-framework-law-for-terrorfree-process-dem-party-and-akp-officials-say

### 2026-06-21: Turkish MP Celal Adan promotes “Terror‑Free Turkey” vision

Turkish MP Celal Adan praised a “terror‑free Turkey,” saying it saves costs that could boost education, infrastructure and industry, and stressed national unity and the legacy of the 15 July 2016 coup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-mp-celal-adan-promotes-terrorfree-turkey-vision

### 2026-06-21: Turkey moves toward legal framework for ‘terror‑free’ process

Turkey's government says a draft law to formalise the PKK’s disarmament is now under parliamentary review, part of the “terror‑free Turkey” agenda, while opposition warns disarmament alone won’t solve the wider

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmet-zer-says-weapon-surrender-wont-resolve-kurdish-issue-at-van-peace-conference

### 2026-06-21: Turkey blocks critical online posts ahead of NATO summit

Turkey blocks the NATODefol website and a NATO‑opposition petition site before the NATO summit, citing national security.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-blocks-critical-online-posts-ahead-of-nato-summit

### 2026-06-21: Turkey Pushes Ahead with PKK Weapon Surrender and Legal Reforms

Turkey anticipates a rapid PKK weapon surrender, preparing pre‑recess parliamentary reforms and field verification by MİT and TSK, while urging Imralı, DEM and Kandil to accelerate the process.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-pushes-ahead-with-pkk-weapon-surrender-and-legal-reforms

### 2026-06-18: Turkey's National Security Council meets under President Erdoğan, issues written statement

Turkey’s National Security Council, led by President Erdoğan, issued a written statement on anti‑terror operations, regional stability and foreign‑policy priorities after a 2‑hour meeting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-national-security-council-meets-under-president-erdoan-issues-written-statement

### 2026-06-17: Turkey's National Security Council Prepares for NATO Summit and Regional Security Challenges

Turkey’s National Security Council met on 18 June 2026, issuing an 11‑point statement on counter‑terrorism, regional stability, support for the Iran‑U.S. pact, and preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara on

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-security-council-outlines-terrorfree-turkey-agenda

### 2026-06-17: Turkey's parliament adopts police reform and reshuffles provincial officials

Turkey's parliament approved a police quota reform and, after postponing its summer break, reassigned 430 local officials across the country.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-parliament-adopts-police-reform-and-reshuffles-provincial-officials

### 2026-06-16: Turkey's Parliament approves police reform package and pushes anti‑terrorism framework law

Turkey's parliament approved police reform staffing rules and tax changes, while advancing a framework law for the anti‑terror “Terörsüz Türkiye” process and rejecting a teacher‑interview probe.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dem-party-leader-tuncer-bakrhan-urges-turkish-parliament-to-pass-frame-law-before-session-ends

### 2026-06-13: MHP district chiefs resign in Denizli over provincial policies

MHP district chairs in Denizli—Hüseyin Buran (Honaz) and İbrahim Çavuşlu (Tavas)—resigned, citing displeasure with provincial policies while pledging continued loyalty to the party.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-mhp-district-chiefs-resign-and-adyaman-provincial-unit-dissolved

### 2026-06-11: MHP names Hakan Yıldırım Adana province chief amid nationwide party restructuring

MHP dissolved its Adana provincial organization and appointed Hakan Yıldırım as new provincial chairman, part of a nationwide party restructuring affecting many Turkish regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-names-hakan-yldrm-adana-province-chief-amid-nationwide-party-restructuring

### 2026-06-09: President Erdoğan outlines 'Terror-Free Turkey' as strategic state vision

President Erdoğan said Turkey's 'Terror‑Free' initiative is a strategic state vision beyond security, citing border ops, AI risks and aims to boost regional influence.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-erdoan-outlines-turkeys-terrorfree-strategic-security-vision

### 2026-06-07: MHP restructures provincial organization and emphasizes 'terror‑free Turkey' vision

MHP leaders Mevlüt Karakaya and Semih Yalçın promoted the party’s “terror‑free Turkey” agenda and disclosed the dissolution of the Konya provincial organization, naming a new provincial head.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-restructures-provincial-organization-and-emphasizes-terrorfree-turkey-vision

### 2026-06-06: Turkey's 'Terror-Free Turkey' Initiative Emphasized by MHP and AK Party Leaders

MHP and AK Party officials underscored Turkey's 'terror‑free' initiative, citing progress against terror groups and framing it as a national unity project.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-terror-free-turkey-initiative-emphasized-by-mhp-and-ak-party-leaders

### 2026-06-06: Turkey's MHP pushes 'terror‑free' vision at party congresses

MHP leaders at Beypazarı, Maltepe and Keçiören congresses reaffirmed a “terror‑free Turkey” goal, tying it to national unity, security, economic growth and a vision of Turkey as a regional super‑power by 2053.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mhp-champions-terrorfree-turkey-plan-unveils-draft-law-and-nationalist-speeches

### 2026-06-06: Turkey's Draft ‘Code Law’ for a Terror‑Free Nation Unveiled

Turkish ministers presented a seven‑point draft law to MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, seeking a legal framework for a “terror‑free Turkey” that addresses PKK disarmament, Öcalan’s status, trustee reforms and code‑t

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-interior-and-justice-ministers-unveil-7point-terrorfree-law-draft

### 2026-06-05: Turkey Advances Terror‑Free Process with PKK Weapon Surrender Timeline

Turkey moves forward with a framework law to formalise PKK disarmament, cave emptying and legal reforms, reporting 99 militants surrendered since Jan 1 and aiming for legislation before parliament recess.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-advances-terrorfree-process-with-pkk-weapon-surrender-timeline

### 2026-06-02: Turkey drafts 'terror‑free' law with two‑month return window for former PKK members

Turkey is preparing a nine‑point law to create a “terror‑free” state, offering former PKK members a two‑month window to return after disarmament, with a five‑year political ban and a special code law to amend刑法

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-drafts-terrorfree-law-with-twomonth-return-window-for-former-pkk-members

### 2026-06-02: Turkey moves forward on PKK disarmament law with 9‑point draft

Turkey negotiated a 9‑point PKK disarmament law with Öcalan, proposing a one‑year probation, five‑year political ban, and verification conditions before parliamentary approval.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-advances-pkk-amnesty-framework-with-9point-law-draft

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