ANKARA: The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkiye.
“As of the evening of November 16, our forces.. in the Zap region have been withdrawn,” the group said in a statement, describing it as a “significant practical contribution” to ongoing efforts to reset ties with Ankara.
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Kurdish PKK militants say have withdrawn from key area of north Iraq: statement
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Kurdish PKK militants say have withdrawn from key area of north Iraq: statement
- The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkiye
Jordanian king, French military chief discuss regional developments
- They highlighted relations between their countries
- Crown Prince Hussein attended the meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed regional developments on Monday with the French Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Fabien Mandon.
They highlighted relations between Jordan and France, and the commitment of both sides to enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly in the military and defense sectors.
Crown Prince Hussein attended the meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman, alongside Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to Petra news agency.
In 2014, France stationed fighter jets and troops at the H5 air base near Mafraq, near the border with Iraq, as part of international efforts to combat the rise of Daesh in the region.
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