Joint statement from Türkiye and Iraq
The Directorate of Communications announced the decisions taken between Türkiye and Iraq regarding the fight against the PKK terrorist organization and the transfer of the Bashika-Zilikan campus.
Quick Look
Türkiye and Iraq declared a common will to end the presence of the PKK terrorist organization in Sinjar and transfer the Bashiqa-Zilikan campus to the Iraqi government and decided to activate the Joint Security Coordination Committee.
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Why It Matters
Turkish and Iraqi leaders agreed on security cooperation on September 23, 2026.
The Directorate of Communications shared information about the joint decisions taken between Türkiye and Iraq. In its post, the Directorate of Communications said, "The PKK confirms their common will to continue the admirable steps they have taken so far towards ending the existence of elements of the terrorist organization." statements were included.
Joint statement from Türkiye and Iraq
The Directorate of Communications shared a post regarding the agreement reached between Türkiye and Iraq. The Directorate of Communications included the following statements in its post:
"1. Turkish and Iraqi authorities confirm their common will to continue the admirable steps taken so far by the Iraqi authorities towards the full establishment of state authority in Sinjar and ending the existence of elements of the PKK terrorist organization, in accordance with the agreement reached by the leaders of the two countries on September 23, 2026.
2. Turkish side; In accordance with the agreement reached at the leadership level, it declares that it will begin to take the necessary steps towards the gradual transfer of the Bashiqa-Zilikan campus to the Iraqi Federal Government.
3. The Parties have decided to activate the Joint Security Coordination Committee, as previously agreed, in order to jointly confirm and supervise the progress of the process that started in Sinjar towards completely ending the existence of the PKK terrorist organization.
Teacher Ayşe Sena Demir, who died in the massacre in Afyonkarahisar, was sent off to her final journey.
A funeral prayer was performed for teacher Ayşe Sena Demir at Muratpaşa Mosque. During the funeral prayer, the teacher's father Ahmet Demir, mother Hayrünnisa Demir and their relatives shed tears. Provincial Mufti Aydın Yığman, who performed the funeral prayer, said, "We witnessed the cruelty inflicted on people by a person who lost his humanity, Islam and morality. May God grant our deceased brothers and sisters, I hope they are all martyrs. May He grant them the rank of martyrdom." Demir's body was taken to Kurşunlu Cemetery for burial after the funeral prayer.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Activation of the Joint Security Coordination Committee.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How long will the transfer of the Bashiqa-Zilikan campus take?
- When will the Joint Security Coordination Committee meet?
