PKK Withdraws from Turkey Amid Peace Push | JQJO

In northern Iraq, the PKK said it is pulling all fighters out of Turkey to prevent clashes, a move approved by imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan and framed as a fresh step following earlier disarmament gestures. At a news conference, with about 25 arrivals from Turkey present, officials urged Ankara to adopt legal and political reforms. Turkey’s ruling party welcomed the withdrawal and warned against provocations, as Erdogan prepares to meet Kurdish legislators and a 51-member committee readies reform proposals. PKK spokesmen voiced commitment—tempered by frustration over Kurdish language rights and Ocalan’s conditions.