Turkey to Hand Over Northern Iraq Military Camp in Gradual Withdrawal Deal
Turkey and Iraq agreed to a gradual transfer of the Bashiqa-Zelikan camp, reportedly tied to Iraqi commitments involving Sinjar and the PKK’s disarmament or withdrawal. The move could reduce a long-running sovereignty dispute, but its implementation, impact on Turkey’s other positions, and regional-security consequences remain uncertain.
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Updated Sep 24, 2026