Kurdo Baksi

Kurdo Baksi is a prominent Swedish-Kurdish writer, journalist, and social commentator known for his advocacy on Kurdish issues and his critiques of Turkish government policies. With a background in activism, Baksi has been vocal in supporting human rights and freedom for Kurds, especially in the context of Turkey's longstanding conflict with the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party). His insights are often sought after in discussions surrounding Turkish politics, particularly regarding the treatment of journalists and political prisoners. Recently, he made headlines discussing the implications of the PKK's dissolution for the legal situation of journalist Joakim Medin, who is currently imprisoned in Turkey.