Turkish law enforcement authorities have detained approximately 145 individuals across the country overnight, on suspicion of having links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). This move comes just two days after a bomb attack in Ankara, which was subsequently claimed by the PKK.
The attack on October 1 saw two assailants detonate a bomb near government buildings in the capital, resulting in the deaths of both attackers and injuries to two police officers. The responsibility for this act was claimed by the militant group, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
In the aftermath of the attack, Turkey swiftly responded with airstrikes on militant targets in northern Iraq and carried out numerous arrests in Istanbul. These actions were undertaken mere hours after the PKK publicly acknowledged its involvement in the attack.
The most recent wave of police operations primarily focused on Turkey's southeastern Sanliurfa province. As per Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, a total of 466 operations have been conducted against the "intelligence units" of the PKK across the nation. Furthermore, he disclosed that 55 suspects have been apprehended in 16 different provinces.
The conflict between the Turkish government and the PKK has spanned several decades and has resulted in significant loss of life and destruction. The Turkish government has consistently sought to suppress the group's activities, not only within its borders but also in neighboring countries where the PKK has established a presence. The PKK's use of violence and insurgency tactics has led to its classification as a terrorist organization by multiple nations and international bodies like the United States and the European Union.
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