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Kurdish PKK militants say have withdrawn from key area of north Iraq: Statement

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17-11-2025 | 03:24

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Kurdish PKK militants say have withdrawn from key area of north Iraq: Statement

The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey.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 in the Zap region have been withdrawn," the group said in a statement, describing it as a "significant practical contribution" to ongoing efforts to reset ties with Ankara.

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