Turkey Pardons Kurdish Militants for Peace | Europe News

Turkey’s parliament just passed a historic pardon bill for thousands of Kurdish militants — a bold step toward ending decades of conflict with the PKK. The deal hinges on full disarmament, which the group pledged last year, offering hope for peace and economic revival in the war-torn southeast. While the law could suspend or delay sentences for up to a decade — excluding top leaders like Abdullah Ocalan and those convicted of murder — locals are cautiously optimistic yet skeptical. Many wonder if this is truly about lasting reconciliation or just halting violence. The PKK calls it a “beginning,” not an end — insisting deeper reforms and Ocalan’s release are still needed. For now, the guns may be quieting, but the fight for Kurdish rights? Far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd8a03962515062b