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Historic Disarmament Ceremony Sparks Hope for Iraqi Peace

7/14/2025

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On July 11, 2025, a historic disarmament ceremony took place in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, where 30 PKK fighters symbolically burned their weapons in front of regional leaders and activists. This powerful moment marks a hopeful step towards peace after years of turmoil, with the disarmament process set to conclude by September 2025, igniting aspirations for lasting stability in the region.

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On July 11, 2025, a historic disarmament ceremony took place in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, where 30 PKK fighters symbolically burned their weapons in front of regional leaders and activists. This powerful moment marks a hopeful step towards peace after years of turmoil, with the disarmament process set to conclude by September 2025, igniting aspirations for lasting stability in the region.