PKK vacates four Metina camps in northern Iraq as disarmament advances
Turkish security officials reported that the PKK has withdrawn from four accommodation sites in Metina, northern Iraq, as part of an ongoing disarmament process.
According to Turkish security sources, the PKK emptied four designated shelters in the Metina area of northern Iraq. The move follows a statement from a senior PKK figure who said the group left behind tunnels on October 8. The evacuations are linked to Turkey's "terror-free Türkiye" campaign launched in 2024, which aims to dissolve the organization.
Why it matters
The evacuations signal tangible progress in Turkey's campaign to dismantle the PKK and stabilize the border region.
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