Turkey's Erdogan Signs Conditional Pardon Law for PKK Militants

Turkish President Erdogan signed a law offering a conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants, according to headlines dated August 18, 2026. The move comes as Turkey is described as making a regional comeback and as Erdogan again criticizes Netanyahu's regional policy. The pardon is conditional, though the headlines do not specify the conditions. The law applies to thousands of members of the PKK.