PKK Initiates Disarmament After Decades of Conflict
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PKK militants in northern Iraq symbolically burned their weapons in a ceremony, marking a significant step towards ending their long-standing insurgency against Turkey, following a decision to disband and disarm led by their imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan. The event, attended by Turkish, Iraqi, and Kurdish officials, could influence regional stability and peace efforts, including in Syria, and reflects ongoing demands for Kurdish rights in Turkey.
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- Jailed PKK leader urges militant group to disarm before peace ceremony with Turkey PBS
- Jailed Kurdish Leader Declares the End to PKK’s Armed Struggle In Turkey The New York Times
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