Turkey's PKK Amnesty: A Tactical Deal, Not Reconciliation

On August 10, the Turkish parliament passed the 'Law on National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Cohesion,' a controversial measure offering limited amnesty to PKK members and those convicted as terrorism sympathizers, while providing for the group's dissolution and disarmament. The legislation has sparked confusion, with Turkish and Kurdish nationalists clashing within their own ranks. The ruling coalition, consisting of the religious-nationalist AKP and the far-right MHP, voted unanimously in favor. Critics view the law as a tactical concession to the pro-Kurdish DEM party, which the government needs to maintain power in the 2028 elections. The move is seen as a deal, not an act of national reconciliation.