Mothers' Plea for Peace: A Call to End Conflict with Amnesty
Mothers of PKK members appeal for amnesty and disarmament before Turkey's parliamentary commission. They urge lawmakers to prioritize peace by sparing their children from lengthy sentences and emphasize the symbolic burning of weapons by PKK members as a step toward lasting harmony.
In a heartfelt appeal, mothers of fighters from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) urged Turkish lawmakers to offer amnesty for their children on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to prioritize peace and disarmament.
Representing the 'Peace Mothers,' Nezahat Teke addressed the National Solidarity, Fraternity, and Democracy Commission, asserting, "We mothers do not want to cry anymore. Let us bury weapons, not our children." Highlighting a shift toward peace, the PKK declared its intention to disarm and dissolve, with members symbolically burning weapons in northern Iraq last month.
With over 40,000 lives lost in the long-standing conflict, the mothers implored legislators for reforms that would allow PKK members to reintegrate into society instead of serving life sentences. The calls for leniency came just a day after other victims' families sought legal accountability from PKK members, underscoring ongoing tensions in the peace process.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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