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Erdoğan Declares End Near for PKK and Syrian Offshoots, Vows to Create Terror-Free Turkey and Support New Syrian Government

Dec 25, 2024, 10:01 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that the end is near for the PKK and its Syrian offshoots, asserting that there is no place for any terrorist organizations, including ISIS and PKK, in the future of Syria and the region. Speaking at various events, Erdoğan emphasized that the PKK and its extensions will either self-dissolve or be eliminated. He also vowed to create a terror-free Turkey in the upcoming period, utilizing all state resources to achieve this goal. Erdoğan's remarks come amid speculation of an imminent Turkish-backed rebel offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Additionally, he reiterated Turkey's commitment to support Syria's new government and eliminate terror threats in northern Syria, pledging to protect Syria's territorial integrity and political unity.