Turkey: PKK terrorist surrenders to security forces

By Huseyin Yildiz

ANKARA (AA) - As a result of persuasion efforts, another PKK terrorist surrendered in eastern Turkey, said security sources on Monday.

The terrorist fled the terror group thanks to the persuasion efforts of gendarmerie command teams and support of his family, said the source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

The terrorist, who was active in Syria, surrendered at the border gate in Nusaybin, Mardin, and was then was transferred to Igdir, eastern Turkey.

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

*Writing by Havva Kara Aydin