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Turkey's DEM Warns Violence Threatens Kurdish Peace Efforts

1/20/2026

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The Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) in Turkey warned that violence against Kurdish groups in Syria could hinder reconciliation with Kurdish militants in Turkey.
This warning followed renewed clashes in Syria that disrupted a ceasefire agreement established just a day prior.
DEM co-chair Tulay Hatimogullari emphasized the need for peace amid ongoing violence against Kurds.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to the integration agreement, cautioning against delays.
Previous peace efforts with the PKK have failed, raising concerns about the current initiative's viability.

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The Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) in Turkey warned that violence against Kurdish groups in Syria could hinder reconciliation with Kurdish militants in Turkey.
This warning followed renewed clashes in Syria that disrupted a ceasefire agreement established just a day prior.
DEM co-chair Tulay Hatimogullari emphasized the need for peace amid ongoing violence against Kurds.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to the integration agreement, cautioning against delays.
Previous peace efforts with the PKK have failed, raising concerns about the current initiative's viability.