Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas’ resignation from the Republican People’s Party has worsened the embattled opposition’s plight ahead of the next elections – potentially benefitting Turkey’s authoritarian president.

The landmark law has raised hopes of ending decades of conflict with the Kurdish militants, even if distrust of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fuelling concern over what process may ultimately deliver.

MPs back bill offering conditional pardon to members of Kurdish armed group – which now goes to National Security Council for approval.

Much-heralded framework law provides legal basis for disarming armed Kurdish group – so hopefully ending a decades-long conflict.