Joint Sinjar and Bashiqa-Zelikan decision from Türkiye and Iraq

Türkiye and Iraq confirmed a joint commitment to fully establish state authority in Sinjar and end the PKK's presence there, while launching a process to transfer the Başika-Zilikan compound to the Iraqi federal government. The decision follows bilateral talks and signals a coordinated push to reduce militia control and formalize federal authority in the northern region. The handover of Başika-Zilikan, a site tied to Turkish military presence, is the most concrete step and will be watched for timelines and implementation. The move matters for regional security and for Ankara-Baghdad relations, with next steps including the details of the transfer and follow-through on Sinjar.