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PKK fighters in warning to Turkish government - Europe - Al Jazeera English

PKK fighters in warning to Turkish government

In exclusive report, armed group tells Al Jazeera they will be back to fight if Ankara reneges on peace agreement.
Last Modified: 31 May 2013 18:06

Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters have been withdrawing from Turkey under a peace process between their jailed leader and the government.

The fighters began leaving their positions in southeast Turkey on May 8 after a ceasefire declared by Abdullah Ocalan in March to end a conflict that has killed an estimated 40,000 people.

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