Istanbul, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey peace legislation silent on fate of jailed PKK founder

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2026-08-10

A Turkish bill offering limited amnesty to Kurdish fighters, that was passed by lawmakers Monday, remained silent on the fate of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who championed the process. The text envisages a return to civilian life for certain fighters who lay down their weapons but failed to specify what would become of the 77-year-old founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) who has been serving a life sentence in solitary confinemen......

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