Kurdish PKK militants say have withdrawn from key area of north Iraq: statement
Monday, 17 November, 2025 , 08:13
Ankara, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) — The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey.
"As of the evening of November 16, our forces.. in the Zap region have been withdrawn," the group said in a statement, describing it as a "significant practical contribution" to ongoing efforts to reset ties with Ankara.
