Abdullah Öcalan
Imprisoned leader of the PKK
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View Timeline →Kurds in Turkiye Demand Release of PKK Leader Abdullah Öcalan
Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye gathered to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners, highlighting ongoing tensions related to Kurdish rights…
Turkey's Operations in Iraq and Syria Continue Despite Ocalan's Peace Call
Turkey continues military operations against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria despite a peace call from Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK. The…
The Struggle Over Ocalan's Message: Disarmament of PKK or Surrender Without Concessions?
A Kurdish political delegation read a message from Abdullah Ocalan urging the PKK to disarm and dissolve, but the event faced police suppression in Turkey's…
Abdullah Öcalan's Message for Peace in Turkey: The Kurdistan Workers' Party Should Dissolve
Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, has called for the dissolution of the party and the laying down of arms as part of…
Turkey Detains 282 'Suspects' in Widespread Operation Against PKK
Turkey has detained 282 individuals in a large-scale operation against the PKK, accusing them of supporting the group and participating in protests. This crackdown coincides…
Reuters: The Future of Peace Talks in Turkey is Shaped by Developments in Syria
Negotiations to end the long-standing conflict between Turkey and the PKK are ongoing, with Abdullah Ocalan suggesting a potential arms surrender. However, the situation in…
Abdullah Ocalan: The 30-Year War with Turkey Can End in Six Months
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, claims he can resolve the Kurdish issue in Turkey within six months if the government is willing. This comes…
University Professor in Turkey on Trial for Questioning Ocalan
A Turkish university professor is on trial for allegedly promoting terrorism after discussing Abdullah Ocalan's texts in class. This case highlights ongoing concerns about academic…