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Historic Disarmament Sparks Hope for Peace in Kurdistan

8/14/2025

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A historic disarmament ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, signals a hopeful peace process between the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Türkiye. This pivotal moment could foster stability in northern Iraq, as Türkiye aims to strengthen ties with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Both sides are committed to dialogue, igniting hopes for lasting peace.

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A historic disarmament ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, signals a hopeful peace process between the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Türkiye. This pivotal moment could foster stability in northern Iraq, as Türkiye aims to strengthen ties with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Both sides are committed to dialogue, igniting hopes for lasting peace.