NYT
Turkey and the Kurds Show a Way Forward
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Turkey passed legislation in 2026 aimed at reducing conflict with the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK. The law included provisions for disarmament and negotiations. Similar approaches have been proposed for other armed groups in the region, though implementation timelines and enforcement mechanisms remain unspecified.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/opinion/turkey-kurds-pkk-hamas.html