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Genel Af is a Turkish military operation against Kurdish militants.
According to Al Jazeera, the operation was launched in response to a recent surge in attacks along the Turkey-Syria border. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to crack down on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization. The operation has sparked concerns among NATO allies and human rights groups, who fear for the safety of civilians in the region. A report by Al Jazeera provides details on the operation's objectives and international reactions.