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flag PKK begins pulling fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq, advancing peace talks with Turkey.

flag The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced the withdrawal of all its fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq, marking a major step in its peace effort with the Turkish government. flag The move, confirmed by PKK officials in northern Iraq and approved by imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan, follows the group’s May 2025 declaration to end its decades-long armed conflict. flag The withdrawal aims to reduce tensions and create space for political progress, with the PKK urging Turkey to enact legal and political reforms to support a democratic transition. flag The development comes after a symbolic disarmament ceremony in July and ongoing talks facilitated by Ocalan. flag While Turkey welcomed the announcement as a historic step toward a “terror-free” future, the long-term stability of the process remains uncertain.

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