Decades-long conflict: Parliament in Türkiye passes law for peace with PKK

According to the state-run Anadolu news agency, 468 MPs voted for the law, 88 voted against it, and there were six abstentions. Among other things, the law provides for a reprieve from punishment for PKK members under certain conditions.

However, the regulations can only be applied after the security authorities have confirmed the dissolution of the PKK and its affiliated groups and the surrender of their weapons. This confirmation must be approved by the National Security Council and published in the Official Gazette.

PKK announced its dissolution in May 2025

The conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK has cost tens of thousands of lives since the 1980s. In May 2025, the PKK announced its dissolution, following a call by its imprisoned founder Abdullah Öcalan. Later, some fighters began to symbolically lay down their weapons. The PKK announced its withdrawal from Turkey to northern Iraq. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization in Turkey, the EU and the USA.