Parliament passes key law in ‘terror-free Türkiye’ process
Türkiye’s parliament approved a framework law governing the next stage of the country’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative on Aug. 10, passing the measure with broad cross-party support.
The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration received 468 votes in favor and 88 against, with six abstentions, according to parliament’s official record.
The legislation sets out judicial and administrative procedures linked to the dissolution and disarmament of the PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States and the European Union.
The measures can be applied only after security agencies verify that the PKK/KCK and affiliated formations no longer maintain an operational presence and have surrendered all weapons and ammunition. The National Security Council must endorse that finding in a decision published in the Official Gazette.
