How many Turks have the PKK killed?

The PKK said 1,557 Turkish security forces members were killed in 2015 during the clashes in Turkish and Iraqi Kurdistan, while it lost 220 fighters….Kurdish–Turkish conflict (2015–present)

Date	24 July 2015 – present (6 years, 3 months, 2 weeks and 2 days)
Status	Ongoing

Is the PKK still active?

Although the PKK once sought an independent Kurdish state, in the 1990s its aims shifted toward autonomy and increased rights for Kurds within Turkey….Kurdistan Workers’ Party.

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)
Active regions	Throughout Greater Kurdistan (Kurdish-majority regions in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria.)
Size	5,000 (estimate)

What is the primary goal of the PKK Kongra Gel?

The PKK’s goal has been to establish an independent Kurdish state in southeast Turkey, northern Iraq, and parts of Iran and Syria.

Is Turkey bombing Iraq?

On 24 April 2021 Turkey launched another military invasion in northern Iraq, an area controlled by Kurds. The invasion, which is apparently still in progress, is reported to involve chemical attacks. The use of chemical weapons is a war crime and a breach of international law.

Why does Turkey have terrorism?

Terrorism in Turkey in the 1970s stemmed from the student protest movement in the 1960s. Leftist radicals first attempted to challenge the political regime by use of sit-ins, street demonstrations, and the establishment of a new political party, the Turkish Labor Party (TLP).

When did Turkey invade Kurdistan?

During Newroz (the Kurdish New Year) in March 1995, the Turkish military launched its largest military operation against the PKK in Iraq. A force of 35,000 troops invaded Iraqi Kurdistan, assisted by tanks and F-16 jets. The Turkish army occupied several towns in which they searched for and seized Kurdish rebels.