Turkey's Defense Minister Yaşar Güler: PKK/YPG to be Dismantled in Syria with New Administration's Support
Dec 15, 2024, 09:05 AM
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced that the PKK/YPG terrorist organization will be dismantled in Syria as part of a new era. He emphasized that this decision aligns with the interests of both the new Syrian administration and Turkey. Güler stated that members of the organization coming from outside Syria will be required to leave, while those who are Syrian will be expected to lay down their arms. He reiterated that there are no issues between Turkey and the Kurdish population living in Iraq or Syria, clarifying that the focus remains solely on the PKK/YPG. Güler expressed readiness to provide support if requested by the new Syrian government, underlining the collaborative approach to addressing the threat posed by the PKK/YPG.
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