5 more PKK terrorists surrender in Turkey

141 terrorists have laid down arms through persuasion efforts this year, according to Interior Ministry

By Cankut Tasdan

ANKARA (AA) - Five more PKK terrorists have surrendered to Turkish security forces, the country's Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday.

The terrorists joined the PKK in 1997 and 2015 and were last active in Iraq and Syria, the ministry said in a statement.

They escaped from the terror group following the persuasion efforts of Turkish gendarmerie and police teams, surrendering to the security forces, it added.

The number of terrorists who have laid down their arms through persuasion efforts this year now stands at 141.

Offenders in Turkey linked to terrorist groups who surrender are eligible for possible sentence reductions under a repentance law.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of at least 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

*Writing by Merve Aydogan

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