Bahçeli suggests Öcalan aid government-led PKK process

A German court has ruled that Turkey's ongoing peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) does not eliminate the risk of torture for Kurdish asylum seekers, prompting German authorities to withdraw previous decisions.

Police are investigating four men suspected of providing financial support to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), an organization classified as terrorist by Turkey, the EU, and the US.

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş highlighted the balanced and well-received nature of the law concerning the PKK, emphasizing efforts to facilitate parliamentary debate on the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative.

Türkiye's new landmark initiative aimed at ending decades of violence by the PKK terrorist group is being praised in the country's southeastern and eastern regions, which have been heavily impacted by terrorism.

A new law in Turkey offers hope for members of the banned PKK to receive sentence reductions, marking a historic step in the peace process. President Erdoğan is reportedly seeking to gain Kurdish support through this initiative.

A draft law aimed at advancing the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, which includes the disarmament and dissolution of the PKK terrorist group, was presented to Parliament for deliberation.

The PKK has expressed concerns and seeks clarification regarding the fate of its imprisoned leader if a proposed Turkish amnesty bill for its members is passed.

The Yemeni army has launched attacks on Houthi positions following their strikes in central and eastern Yemen, while in Turkey, a parliamentary committee has approved a draft law to resume the peace process with the PKK.

Turkey's proposed legal framework for a renewed peace process with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has drawn criticism from opposition parties and legal experts, who question its due process and constitutionality.

Turkish lawmakers have backed a bill offering a limited and conditional amnesty for members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), marking a significant legislative step towards ending decades of armed conflict.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the submission of a draft law aimed at the dissolution of the terrorist PKK, describing it as a product of broad political consensus.

Turkey's ruling coalition has submitted a bill to parliament for the dissolution and disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Turkey's ruling party has submitted a legislative proposal to the national assembly to dissolve the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Turkey is preparing to establish a legal framework for the dissolution of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), with the ruling party expected to submit a relevant bill to parliament on Monday.

Peace talks between Turkey and PKK fighters are advancing slowly, a year after a symbolic disarmament ceremony, with some observers hopeful for a successful outcome.

Key actors in Türkiye's 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aimed at the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group, met on Thursday as the country awaits the next stage of the process.

Türkiye is remembering the victims of a vicious massacre committed by the PKK terrorist group 33 years ago in 1993, as the nation continues its efforts to end PKK terrorism.

Thousands of Kurds gathered in Turkiye to demand the release of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and other prisoners.

Turkish President Erdogan announced that Turkey is preparing legislation aimed at accelerating the disbandment of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

A delegation from the DEM Party is scheduled to visit Abdullah Ocalan on Imrali Island on Sunday. Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has been held on the island for decades.

Turkish intelligence working to accelerate PKK disarmament: Erdogan  rudaw.net

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the jailed Istanbul mayor and opposition presidential candidate, has accused President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of failing to take concrete steps in the ongoing peace process aimed at resolving the decades-long conflict with the PKK.

Türkiye is pressing forward with its "terror-free Türkiye" initiative, launched in 2024, and plans to implement a new strategy to accelerate the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey's peace initiative to end the PKK's armed campaign would continue, despite the main pro-Kurdish party expressing doubts over delays.

A PKK woman, codenamed 'Biseng Brusk', born in Switzerland and killed by a Turkish drone, is now being revered as a guerrilla icon, highlighting the growing influence of militant Kurds amid Middle East chaos.

Turkish police have detained 170 individuals in raids linked to Nevruz celebrations over the past week, continuing a crackdown on Kurdish political expression despite ongoing peace talks with the PKK.

Media reports indicate that a comprehensive draft outlining the next steps for Türkiye's 'terror-free' initiative, aimed at disarming the PKK terrorist group, will be made public in April.

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş expresses cautious optimism regarding the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aimed at ending years of PKK terrorism, highlighting the political stakes involved.

Syria on Tuesday named a new assistant defense minister responsible for the country’s eastern region, as part of the agreement to integrate the PKK/YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic...

Türkiye is advancing to the second stage of its 'terror-free' initiative, focusing on the disarmament and reintegration of PKK members after the group announced its dissolution last year.

The imprisoned leader of the PKK has called for a new law that would facilitate the advancement of peace with the Turkish government.

The jailed leader of the PKK has stated that new laws are needed to advance the peace process in Turkey.

The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has stated that new laws are needed to advance the peace process in Turkey.

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, is expected to announce his support for a peace plan in Turkey. His statement will be released by the pro-Kurdish DEM party at a press conference.

Villagers in Duhok are demanding to return to their homes amidst ongoing discussions and a peace process between Turkey and the PKK.

Turkish lawmakers have begun voting on a draft report from the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee of Parliament, aiming to disarm the PKK and advance a 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative.

Turkey has welcomed a landmark law aimed at disarming Kurdish militants, raising hopes for an end to decades of conflict. However, distrust of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fuels concerns about the potential misuse of the process.

The Turkish parliament has adopted its first framework law aimed at providing a legal basis for the ongoing peace process with the PKK.

Türkiye has entered a new phase in its decades-long fight against the PKK terrorist group, with the potential for resources to be redirected to public welfare if PKK terrorism ends.

Turkey has enacted a new law concerning the PKK, which aims to bring peace but has generated mixed reactions, offering hope for mothers of Kurdish militants while causing resentment among Turkish veterans. The law's effectiveness in achieving lasting peace remains to be seen.

Turkey's Kurdish region has greeted a conditional pardon for PKK members with a mix of relief, joy, and doubt, as reported by eKathimerini.com.

After more than 40 years of conflict, Germany is reportedly taking steps towards reconciliation with Kurdish fighters, potentially granting amnesty to around 3,500 PKK members and offering relief for Kurds in Europe.

Turkish lawmakers have begun debating a bill that would suspend prosecutions and prison sentences for some members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) who lay down their weapons, marking the initial legislative step in a peace process.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has criticized a proposed law concerning the future of its former combatants, demanding the release of leader Abdullah Öcalan. The law suggests life imprisonment for those who committed the most serious crimes.

The Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) has issued criticism regarding a new bill proposed by Turkey concerning the fate of its fighters. The details of the bill and the specific points of contention were not elaborated.

A new law aims to enable members of the PKK to be released or return to Turkey. However, the amnesty does not apply to everyone.

An opinion piece discusses how PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan's recent ideological shift, blaming Israel for Kurdish suffering, poses a threat to Kurdish-Jewish relations.

Turkish authorities are reportedly ready with a draft law concerning the return of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters.

Turkey's ruling alliance has submitted legislation to parliament that would suspend investigations, trials, and prison sentences for many offenses linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), excluding intentional killings.

Turkey is preparing to submit a draft law that would allow thousands of former PKK members to return to the country, aiming to end the long-standing conflict. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards peace.

Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has presented a draft bill to Parliament concerning the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), as part of the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative.

A new framework law is set to be drafted soon in Turkey to advance the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aiming to disarm the terrorist group PKK, following instructions from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has begun visiting political parties to discuss a new law related to the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aiming for the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that 219 members of the PKK terrorist group have surrendered to Turkish authorities since the group declared its dissolution.

Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), met with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leader Bafel Jalal Talabani to discuss regional developments and stability, with hopes for an end to the PKK terrorism era.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan announced that new legislative framework aimed at accelerating the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will soon be submitted to parliament.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a legislative framework aimed at accelerating the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will soon be submitted to parliament.

A mediating party has stated that the suspension of the main opposition leadership in Turkey is targeting the peace process between Turkey and the PKK.

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has reportedly brought the peace process between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to a near standstill.

Türkiye's 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative has entered a critical new phase, with the central focus shifting from political negotiations to the disarmament of the PKK.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has stated that the peace process with Turkey is frozen, citing a lack of reforms from Ankara. This claim comes despite Turkey's reports of a 'positive atmosphere' regarding the peace efforts.

A pro-Kurdish party has voiced criticism over what it describes as Turkey's hesitant steps towards achieving peace with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has requested to address the Turkish public without restrictions, having been held in isolation since his imprisonment in 1999.

Istanbul court jailed nine people for spreading PKK propaganda during Nevruz celebrations.

Security forces detained 170 people in Istanbul and other cities for propaganda for the terrorist group PKK, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Turkish National Police said the...

Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party is calling for a 'peace law,' the removal of government-appointed trustees, and broader democratization measures following the PKK's decision to lay down its arms.

Türkiye is preparing to introduce draft legislation after Eid aimed at accelerating the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group as part of the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said Türkiye wants to see the “terror-free Türkiye” process for the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group reach its conclusion, emphasizing that Parli...

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan has called for legal reforms to be implemented alongside the PKK's disarmament, potentially endorsing a roadmap approved by a Turkish parliamentary commission.

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has reportedly called for a 'new political era' without violence, signaling a potential shift in the long-standing conflict.

Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan has expressed support for Turkey's legal reform schedule, stating that laws are needed to regulate the transition to democratic integration in Turkey.

The jailed ringleader of the PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, has called for democratic integration in a terror-free Türkiye, signaling a shift from violence to positive construction.

A DEM Party lawmaker has called for a 'comprehensive law' that would allow members of the PKK to return from Qandil and Europe.

Türkiye has made progress in the disarmament of the terrorist group PKK after a parliamentary committee agreed upon the guidelines for Parliament in the terror-free Türkiye initiat...

Turkish lawmakers are set to vote on a report that could advance the peace process with the PKK.

Turkey has passed an amnesty law for PKK members, which President Erdoğan presents as a gift of peace, though underlying motives are suggested to be different.

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation has concluded a preliminary inquiry into four individuals suspected of raising funds for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and has forwarded the case to prosecutors for potential charges.

Turkey's parliament has passed a law enabling Kurdish militants to return home under a peace process, bringing hope to mothers longing for their sons but causing anguish among veterans of the decades-old insurgency.

A new law in Turkey aimed at the 'reintegration of PKK fighters' is bringing hope to mothers of militants but is met with anger from army veterans.

Turkey's parliament has passed a framework law for the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), prompting questions about its stipulations, controversies, and implications for the future of peace.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) expressed strong objections to a bill concerning the future of its fighters, which is to be submitted to the Turkish parliament, and demanded the release of Abdullah Öcalan.

Turkey has taken a significant step towards reconciliation with the Kurds, as the Justice Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly approved a bill to strengthen national solidarity and social cohesion, which includes provisions to halt prosecutions and penalties for the PKK.

Turkey is reportedly planning an amnesty law for Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) supporters who have not committed murder, a move seen as part of President Erdoğan's power politics.

An expert suggests that Turkey's proposed PKK amnesty could reduce security pressures, ease tensions with Iraq, and allow Ankara to reallocate resources across the region.

Turkey is developing a legal framework to address former members of the PKK, which could benefit thousands of prisoners. However, the plan explicitly excludes the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Turkey is reportedly working towards reconciliation with the PKK and has begun pardoning former fighters as part of this effort.

Türkiye is developing a 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative to define its red lines in the fight against PKK terrorism, with a focus on the fate of PKK members.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) leaders to uphold integrity and unity at the grassroots level.

Families are increasingly returning to villages in the eastern Turkish province of Muş, which were abandoned over three decades ago due to PKK terrorist attacks, as part of the 'Terror-Free Türkiye' initiative.

A senior figure in the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has warned that a narrow law focusing solely on the group laying down arms could deepen the deadlock in Turkey’s peace process, urging Ankara to adopt broader legal measures.

Turkish authorities announced that 134 members of the PKK terrorist group have surrendered to security forces since the beginning of the year, attributed to government outreach efforts.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced that work is underway on a legal framework to expedite the disbandment of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which will soon be presented to parliament.

Syria conducted parliamentary voting in parts of its northeast and north to elect members of the People’s Assembly, despite objections from YPG/PKK affiliates.

A year after the PKK announced its formal status, an analysis examines whether Türkiye's "terror-free" initiative is advancing with discipline or stalling due to internal contradictions.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is prepared to provide more conveniences to Abdullah Öcalan as part of an initiative to disarm the PKK, emphasizing the country's commitment to a terror-free future.

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkish nationalists and an ally of President Erdogan, stated that the imprisoned leader of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, should be given an official role to advance the slow peace process with the Kurds.

A senior figure from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced that Turkey’s peace initiative with the group has been "frozen," citing a dangerous lack of contact with jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan.

Türkiye has paused work on legal regulations for its "terror-free Türkiye" initiative, citing the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group's failure to fully disarm. The initiative aims to eliminate terrorism within the country.

Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the PKK terrorist group, has confirmed that the group's "armed struggle" has ended and that there is no turning back from a process of transition to peace in Türkiye.

Senior figures from Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) called for concrete legal steps to advance a renewed peace process and urged the government to grant jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Öcalan official status during Nevruz celebrations.

Families in Türkiye are renewing calls for their children, abducted by PKK terrorists, to return home, continuing weekly protests ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Salih Muslim, a former co-chair of the PKK-linked PYD, has died in Irbil due to kidney failure while receiving medical treatment.

Den stærkeste iransk-kurdiske oprørsgruppe står på USAs egen liste over terrororganisationer på grund af dens bånd til PKK.

Ο ηγέτης των Κούρδων ανταρτών του PKK Αμπντουλάχ Οτσαλάν θέλει πάντα να πιστεύει στο «ξεκίνημα μιας νέας πολιτικής εποχής» στην Τουρκία, έναν χρόνο αφότου κάλεσε το κίνημά του να διαλυθεί,… Τουρκία:…

The imprisoned leader of the PKK has called for the implementation of new laws aimed at advancing peace negotiations with the Turkish government.

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has expressed support for democratic politics and praised Turkish leaders on the anniversary of the peace process.

Türkiye’s efforts to end PKK violence and remove the discord sown by the terrorist group have entered a new phase as the 'terror-free initiative' marks its first year.

Turkey is discussing a temporary law to manage the next phase of a renewed peace effort with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), as veteran Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk said the process needs visible steps to build trust, Turkish Minute reported. The PKK, which Turkey and its Western allies designate as a terrorist organization, has fought […] The post Turkey signals first legal steps for PKK peace as Kurdish leader urges trust-building moves appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that Türkiye is not considering a general amnesty for terrorism convicts following the PKK’s dissolution.

Turkey's MHP party insists that a proposed 'terror-free Türkiye' committee will not undermine the republic, addressing speculations that the separatist PKK group might receive concessions for disarmament.