PKK Initiates Withdrawal of Fighters to Iraq in Bid for Peace with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers Party has announced the withdrawal of its fighters from Turkey to Iraq as part of a peace initiative with Turkey, signaling potential progress in a long-standing conflict.

• The Kurdistan Workers Party initiated the withdrawal of its fighters from Turkey to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq in a significant step towards peace negotiations with Turkey.
• This announcement follows months after a symbolic ceremony where a group of PKK fighters began laying down their weapons, indicating a potential shift in the decades-long insurgency.
• The ongoing conflict between Turkey and the PKK has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths since the insurgency began in the 1980s, making any peace efforts crucial for regional stability.