U.S. Reviewing Designation of Kurdistan Worker's Party as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Summary

The U.S. government is reviewing the designation of the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) and other aliases as a foreign terrorist organization under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This review is a recent development, following a request from the Department of Homeland Security.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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