Iraq’s PMF moves to fill the space left by the PKK

Relations between the PKK and the PMF have been close since August 2014, when the two groups fought ISIS militants following the group’s invasion of Sinjar and surrounding areas.

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Turkey detains 10 for attending PKK condolence ceremony in Diyarbakir: Watchdog

“Such actions, carried out at a time when the strengthening of the peace and democratic society process is expected following the framework law, are contrary to the spirit of the process,” said , the Association of Lawyers for Freedom in Diyarbakir.

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Germany files indictment against senior Kurdish politician over alleged PKK ties

Koc previously served as co-chair of the European Kurdish Democratic Societies Congress (KCDK-E), the largest European-wide Kurdish umbrella organization.

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Ocalan warns against ‘conspiracies’ derailing Turkey-PKK peace process

“The attempts by certain circles seeking to derail the process at this historic juncture constitute a conspiracy against me. The statements, meetings, names, documents, records, and references attributed to me that have appeared in the press and on social media are untrue,” Ocalan said.

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Erdogan hails ‘historic’ PKK reintegration bill 

“We will continue to manage this process, which we are conducting with an approach that takes into account the sensitivities of our entire nation,” said the Turkish president.

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Peace process cannot advance without Ocalan playing managerial role: PKK

"If Leader Apo is not at the center of this matter, if he does not play a role in managing and directing this process, it is impossible to realize what is stated in that law. For it to happen, Leader Apo needs to play a role. He needs to manage it," said PKK commander Mustafa Karasu.

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Turkish parliament passes historic PKK peace framework bill

Titled the "Law Proposal on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration," the legislation was approved with 468 votes in favor, 88 votes against, and six abstentions.

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Turkish parliament to discuss PKK peace framework bill Monday

Turkey’s state-owned Anadolu Agency said the country’s parliament will convene at 11:00 am on Monday to discuss the Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration bill.

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Turkey justice committee approves framework bill for PKK peace process

“The entire draft law on ‘Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration,’ submitted to the Parliament's Justice Committee, was approved in a vote,” the pro-Kurdish Mezopotamya Agency reported.

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