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Turkey Approves Pardon Bill for PKK Militants

Updated 2026-08-11 06:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Turkey's parliament approved a bill offering conditional pardons to thousands of Kurdish militants, aiming to advance peace talks. The move comes as the government seeks to reconcile with the insurgent group.

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NPR
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
2026-08-11 05:48 UTC
NPR
Turkey's parliament approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group.
2026-08-11 06:03 UTC
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