‘Terror-free Türkiye’ framework bill nears parliament

A draft law setting out the legal framework for the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative is nearing completion and is expected to be submitted to parliament early next week, according to sources from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

The temporary legislation would govern the next stage of the initiative, which seeks the full disarmament and dissolution of the PKK.

Under the reported draft, a six-month application period would begin only after authorities formally verify that the group has laid down its arms and dissolved.

The period could be extended by a further six months if necessary.