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PKK Leader Criticizes Turkey's Commitment to Disarmament Talks

A leader within the EU terror-listed Kurdish PKK says that parts within the Turkish government are trying to undermine the attempts to reach a settlement on the disarmament process. .
PKK Leader Criticizes Turkey's Commitment to Disarmament Talks

PKK to Begin Disarmament Process in Iraqi Kurdistan

Terror-stamped Kurdish PKK is to begin laying down their arms at a disarmament ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan in early July, reports the Kurdish media group Rudaw. .
PKK to Begin Disarmament Process in Iraqi Kurdistan

Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey for 51 days. Late on Friday evening, he was back on Swedish soil.
Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

Terror-listed Kurdish PKK is dissolved, reports the Kurdish news agency Firat. A historic milestone, cheers Turkey's government.
PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

The terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK has this week held a "successful" meeting on laying down its weapons and dissolving. .
PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present.
Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Kristersson on Medin's Imprisonment: Avoiding Justice Complications

Sweden is seeking talks with Turkey about the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). .
Kristersson on Medin's Imprisonment: Avoiding Justice Complications

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

The journalist Joakim Medin is being prosecuted in Turkey for terrorist crimes and insulting the president. He risks a total of 12 years in prison, reports Dagens ETC.
Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

Erdogan Urges PKK to Disarm Without Delay

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is impatient and demands that the terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK immediately lays down its arms. We do not have infinite time and patience.
Erdogan Urges PKK to Disarm Without Delay

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The case of the Swedish journalist who was arrested in Turkey has the highest priority for the government. Our goal is for Joakim Medin to be able to come home, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to TT.
Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Turkey accuses the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin of terrorist crimes – and for reporting "anti-Turkish" news. .
Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Expected to Be Released Soon in Turkey

The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested in Turkey. The former Turkish ambassador Michael Sahlin calls the arrest outrageous, but believes that Medin will soon be released.
Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Expected to Be Released Soon in Turkey

Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.
Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

After PKK's decision: Confusion and skepticism

The Kurdish PKK has declared a ceasefire and its leader is toning down demands for self-governance. At best, the concessions are part of a deal, according to political scientist Paul Levin.
After PKK's decision: Confusion and skepticism

PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

The Kurdish terrorist-stamped organization PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey. The message comes two days after the organization's leader urged to lay down arms.
PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes the announcement that the Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK will be dissolved. .
Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's call for the movement to lay down its arms does not concern the Kurdish-led forces in Syria, announces its leader Mazloum Abdi. He, and the leadership in Iraqi Kurdistan, welcome the message, however.
Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.
The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The PKK should lay down their weapons

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.
The PKK should lay down their weapons

282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Turkish police have arrested 282 people in a nationwide raid against the terrorist-designated organization PKK, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. .
282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces

Turkish attacks on Monday and Tuesday have killed 18 civilians, according to the Kurdish forces SDF. .
Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Sweden and Turkey are in agreement to accelerate the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Key issues are to work to stop the criminals' money and to increase the exchange of information between the countries.
Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund.
Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to intervene in northern Syria to prevent a split of the country. The military warning is directed at the Kurdish armed groups in Syria.
Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria
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