PoliticsTurkey approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants

Turkey’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that would create a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants. The measure is intended to support the government’s peace initiative involving their insurgent group. It resembles an amnesty, but relief would depend on stated conditions. France 24’s Jasper Mortimer offers further analysis and insights into the legislation and its potential role in the initiative.

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