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Kurdish–Turkish Conflict

1984 CE – 2026 CE · 42 years

The PKK began its armed insurgency against Turkey in 1984 and announced a decision to disarm and dissolve in May 2025.

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Kurdish–Turkish conflict on Wikipedia.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Republic of Turkey
  • PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party)

Key moments

Defining events in the Kurdish–Turkish Conflict.

  1. 1984 PKK insurgency begins
  2. 2015–2016 Urban fighting
  3. May 2025 PKK announces dissolution and disarmament

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1984 CE and 2026 CE.

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