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MiddleEast · 23 mins ago

Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process

ANKARA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a major step toward ending a decades-old conflict that has killed tens of thousands. The legislation provides legal protections for many former militants who have not committed specific crimes and facilitates the suspension of prison sentences for some people convicted of PKK membership, paving the way for their reintegration…
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