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Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants
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A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first legislative step to end decades of deadly fighting.
Entitled "Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration," the bill, which will be put to a vote soon, was signed by 360 of 592 MPs.
They include lawmakers from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's ruling AKP party, its ally the MHP, and the pro-Kurdish DEM party.
The six-month deadline will begin from the moment the law is effective for PKK members who want to benefit from it.
Under a fast-track procedure, the entire process is expected to be completed by this weekend or early next week.