Turkey: 5 more PKK terrorists surrender by persuasion

ANKARA

Five terrorists surrendered to security forces in eastern Turkey after persuasion efforts, according to the country’s Interior Ministry on Saturday.

The ministry said in a statement that PKK/KCK terrorists surrendered at Sirnak’s Habur border gate.

It added that with the support of families, the number of surrendered terrorists reached its highest level in recent years.

A total of 13 terrorists surrendered by persuasion since the start of 2020.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

*Writing by Sena Guler