Plan revealed for weapons to be 'surrendered' by the terrorist organization PKK

Following the adoption of the framework law in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) regarding the second opening process, dubbed "Terror-Free Turkey," which the People's Alliance is conducting with the DEM Party and Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, eyes have turned to the next steps in the process.

In this direction, a new procedure has come to the fore regarding how the weapons and ammunition to be surrendered during the PKK terrorist organization's disarmament process will be handled. According to a report by Yeni Şafak, which is close to the government, the process aims not only to carry out the surrender operation but also to prevent the weapons in the organization's possession from being moved to other regions or transferred to different structures.

The Monitoring, Coordination, and Implementation Board, established following the entry into force of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration, is expected to monitor field operations. It is stated that the board will coordinate the identification and verification activities during the disarmament process.

Under the new practice, a detailed inventory will be created for the weapons and ammunition surrendered to elements of the Ministry of National Defense under the supervision of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT). The quantity received in the field will be compared with data held by intelligence units. Thus, it will be examined whether there is a discrepancy between the surrendered weapons and the weapons assessed to be in the organization's possession.

EVALUATION UNDER THREE HEADINGS

Following the inventory study, it is planned to handle the weapons and ammunition in three separate groups. It is stated that weapons that are unused or technically in usable condition may be added to the Turkish Armed Forces' inventory by the Ministry of National Defense after necessary checks. It is noted that this group may include drone systems and conventional weapons that meet NATO standards.

For weapons and ammunition that are not found suitable for military use but have recycling value, sending them for recycling by melting or through other methods is on the agenda.

It is reported that these materials could be utilized in the work of public institutions, primarily the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Ministry of Industry and Technology.

The third group is expected to include weapons that are not planned for use in Turkey but are deemed suitable for sale or exchange. Options for these weapons include selling them to generate revenue for the Treasury or exchanging them for weapons and ammunition in the inventories of other countries.

With this plan, the aim is to record all surrendered weapons, evaluate those that are usable, and dispose of the others through recycling, sale, or exchange.

News Source: 12punto