Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Kurdish Mothers Plea for Amnesty for PKK Fighters
Kurdish mothers are asking Turkish leaders to forgive their children who fought against the government.
These mothers, part of a group called 'Peace Mothers,' want the government to let the fighters come down from the mountains without being sent to prison.
They believe this is important for peace.
The mothers are asking for the chance to join politics instead of being locked up.
The conflict has been going on for many years and has caused many deaths.
Lawmakers are working to find a lasting solution.
Kurdish mothers appeal to Turkish lawmakers for amnesty for PKK fighters.
The mothers, representing the 'Peace Mothers' group, seek an end to the decades-long conflict.
They urge lawmakers to allow PKK members to join politics rather than face lengthy prison sentences.
The parliamentary commission aims to set a path toward lasting peace and oversee disarmament.
Over 40,000 people have died in the conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK.
- Who
- Kurdish mothers of PKK fighters and Turkish lawmakers.
- What
- Kurdish mothers called for amnesty for PKK fighters.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Ankara, Turkey
- Why
- To end decades of conflict and foster peace.
Kurdish Mothers' Perspective
Turkish Veterans' Perspective
Treatment of PKK Members
Kurdish Mothers' Perspective
Amnesty and opportunity to join politics
Turkish Veterans' Perspective
Legal accountability and potential imprisonment
- Group Name
- Peace Mothers
- Conflict Duration
- Four decades
- PKK's Stance
- Said in May it would disarm and dissolve
- Location of Symbolic Ceremony
- Northern Iraq
- Estimated Deaths
- Over 40,000