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Turkish lawmakers back plan advancing PKK peace process

The report's objectives include a 'terrorism-free Turkey', strengthening democracy, and that the PKK's disarmament should advance reciprocally.

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18 February, 2026
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Iran arrests suspected members of Kurdish group over 'sabotage'

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Funeral ceremony held for Martyrs in Hakkari
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Kurdish PKK militants say have left key area in north Iraq

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17 November, 2025
This picture taken on January 26, 2019 shows journalists filming outside the departure lounge and control tower of Sulaymaniyah International Airport
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Turkey flights to Iraq's Sulaimaniyah resume after ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 November, 2025
Turkish Minister Hakan Fidan (L) holds a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein (R) within his official visit in Baghdad, Iraq on November 02, 2025.
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Iraq FM calls for disarmament of 'PKK elements' in the north

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02 November, 2025
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July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Commemoration ceremony
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Turkey forms panel to oversee PKK disarmament

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 August, 2025
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PKK disarmament process to begin early July: report

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01 July, 2025
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Kurdish PKK holds 'successful' meeting on disbanding, disarming

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 May, 2025
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PKK claims Iraq attacks on Kurdish security forces

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 May, 2025
Erdogan is attempting to tackle declining birth rates and relatively high rates of divorce in Turkey
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Swedish journalist gets 11-month prison term in Turkey for insulting Erdogan

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30 April, 2025
Erdogan's statement is a warning to Kurdish forces in the north of Syria
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Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 March, 2025
A large number of police officers are seen on duty in Diyarbakir to prevent the 'Great Freedom Rally'. Kurdish political parties and organizations were barred from organizing a 'Great Freedom Rally' in Diyarbakir, calling for the release of Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), imprisoned for 25 years, and for a democratic solution to the Kurdish question.
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Turkey arrests 282 despite reconciliation bid with PKK

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 February, 2025
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Turkey detains 10 opposition members over alleged PKK ties

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 February, 2025
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Turkey pro-Kurdish party: Ocalan will make "historic call" soon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 February, 2025
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Turkish airstrikes on Iraqi Kurdistan kills six civilians

Dana Taib Menmy
28 January, 2025
Demostration For Releasing Kurdish Leader Abdullah Ocalan In Cologne
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Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2024
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar (C) leaves from the Land Forces Command with Turkish Chief of General Staff General Yasar Guler, Turkish Air Force Commander General Atilla Gulan and Turkish Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu
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Turkey kills 21 Kurdish militants in n. Syria, Iraq: ministry

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 December, 2024
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Turkey: Over 30 charged after protest against mayor removal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 November, 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes remarks as he attends the Award Ceremony of 9th International Holy Quran Memorization and Fine Recitation Competition at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye.
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Turkey's Erdogan backs outreach to Kurds

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 October, 2024