Turkey: 4 PKK terrorists surrender

By Ilkay Guder

ANKARA (AA) - Four PKK terrorists have surrendered to Turkish forces, an official statement said Wednesday.

The Turkish General Staff’s statement said that four terrorists, escaping shelters from northern Iraq, surrendered to security forces in Turkey’s southeastern Sirnak province.

One improvised explosive device was destroyed in a controlled explosion in Lice district of southeastern Diyarbakir province, the statement said.

Moreover, one Kalashnikov infantry rifle in Kiziltepe district of southeastern Mardin province was seized.

In addition, four Kalashnikov infantry rifles with 4 chargers and 231 shells, and one pistol with charger were also seized by Turkish forces in Baskale district of eastern Van province.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S., and the EU. It has waged a terror campaign against Turkey for more than 30 years, during which more than 40,000 people have been killed.

Since the group resumed its armed campaign in July 2015, more than 1,200 people, including security personnel and civilians, have lost their lives.