The PKK has begun withdrawing all its fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq, marking a key step in a government-backed disarmament process aimed at ending decades of conflict and opening the door to political participation

“We believe in the power of politics and social peace, not weapons,” Öcalan said, urging all PKK members to put this belief into action. He also stated that recent developments in the region highlight the urgency and significance of this historic step

The announcement is likely to shift dynamics not just in Turkey, but also in Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish factions maintain semi-autonomous regions and have been key actors in recent geopolitical developments.

Reports say the individuals were arrested in the border city of Edirne, with six accused of being FETO members and the other one belonging to the PKK