Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, expressed support for the Law on National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Integration, adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.
In a statement published on Wednesday evening, Barzani described the legislation as an important turning point on the path toward lasting peace, security and stability in Türkiye and the region, saying that peace and dialogue are always the best options. Barzani also said that the era of armed solutions had come to an end.
Barzani calls on all sides to support the law
Barzani said the law could build trust among different segments of society in Türkiye and offered an important opportunity to secure peaceful coexistence. He called on all sides to support the legislation and work to ensure the success of peace.
Barzani conveyed his thanks and congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as to all leaders and sides that contributed to the law’s adoption.
Conditions set out in the law
The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye adopted the bill on Monday evening, bringing it into force. The legislation sets out procedures for postponing ongoing investigations and prosecutions involving members of the PKK terrorist organization, as well as the enforcement of their convictions.
For the provisions to be applied, it must be established that the organization and its affiliated formations have ended their actual presence in all its forms, and that all weapons and ammunition under their control have been surrendered.
Investigations and trials may be postponed for five years
The law allows investigations and trials concerning offenses covered by its scope and punishable by up to 15 years in prison to be postponed for five years.
Intentional homicide offenses committed within the framework of the organization’s activities, as well as offenses committed before June 1, 2005, that carry a life sentence, are excluded from the legislation.
