PKK evacuates four shelters in northern Iraq as Turkish sources link withdrawal to a process focused on peace and members’ reintegration

The PKK/KCK evacuated four shelters in northern Iraq’s Metina region on October 8, Turkish security sources said, describing the move as part of an ongoing process to strengthen national solidarity and Turkish-Kurdish relations. The Associated Press also reported the withdrawal, citing Anadolu Agency’s account of the security officials’ statement.

The shelters—Hebat, Yajk, Sabri and Sason—are in the Baze area of Metina. Turkish sources said the process aims to support lasting peace inside Türkiye and regional stability.

They said later stages would focus on social reconciliation and integrating PKK members who return to Türkiye under legal provisions. Planned programs in areas including education and the economy are intended to help them reintegrate into society.

Türkiye’s parliament approved a law in August providing conditional legal measures for PKK members. The law is to take effect only after the National Security Council confirms that the group has fully disbanded and disarmed, according to the Associated Press.