Abdullah Ocalan
Abdullah Ocalan is the founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a militant political organization that has been involved in an armed struggle for Kurdish autonomy in Turkey since the 1980s. He has been imprisoned since 1999 and remains a significant figure in Kurdish politics, with ongoing discussions surrounding his potential influence on the Kurdish cause in the region.
Born on Apr 04, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4 | 4.75 | 0.38% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 357,163 | $720,000 | 3,049$ |
| Switzerland | 3 | 5.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 26,692 | $700,000 | 2,159$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 2,071 | $56,000 | 56$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 17,917 | $180,000 | 172$ |
| Totals | 9 | 113,849,334 | 403,843 | $1,656,000 | 5,436$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Abdullah Öcalan is the founder of the PKK and was mentioned regarding his call for peace and democratic society.
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Switzerland:
Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the PKK, regarded as a god-like hero by many in Rojava.
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Switzerland:
Abdullah Öcalan is the founder of the PKK who has been imprisoned since 1999 and called for a democratic resolution to the Kurdish question.
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Kazakhstan:
Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which has been involved in the conflict.
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Turkey:
Abdullah Öcalan is noted for sending a gift to a political leader, which carries significant risks.
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Slovenia:
Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) who issued commands from prison to negotiate with Turkish authorities.
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Switzerland:
Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the PKK, whose portrait was previously displayed in the area.
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Turkey:
Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the PKK and has made calls for the organization to disband.
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Turkey:
Abdullah Öcalan is mentioned in the context of his influence over the Kandil region.
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Turkey:
The DEM Party requested the physical freedom of Abdullah Öcalan in their report.
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