Turkish intelligence 'neutralizes' top PKK/YPG terrorist in northeastern Syria

ANKARA

Türkiye's National intelligence Organization (MIT) "neutralized" Liman Suwyes, so-called leader of the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, through a targeted operation in the Qamishli region of northeastern Syria.

According to information obtained from security sources, MIT tracked Liman Suwyes, who was identified as one of the leaders of the YPG's women's structure and a so-called member of the terrorist organization's council with the code name "Rihan Amude," in the Qamishli region of Syria.

Once her location was determined, Suwyes was "neutralized" through a targeted operation by MIT.

It was determined that Suwyes managed the organization's social activities and organizational efforts in Syria on behalf of the terror group.

She also transmitted instructions from PKK headquarters in Iraq's Mt. Qandil to female members of the terror group in the Qamishli region near the southern border of Türkiye.

Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.

PKK terrorists often hide out in northern Iraq and Syria to plot cross-border attacks in Türkiye. The group also has a Syrian branch, known as the YPG.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

*Writing by Alperen Aktas from Istanbul