Öcalan
Abdullah Öcalan is the founding leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a militant political organization that has sought autonomy for Kurds in Turkey. He was captured in 1999 and has since been imprisoned, serving as a significant figure in Kurdish nationalism and politics.
Born on Apr 04, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 57,727 | $720,000 | 493$ |
| Totals | 1 | 84,339,067 | 57,727 | $720,000 | 493$ |
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Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Öcalan declared that the PKK has fallen into meaninglessness after the collapse of socialism and developments in freedom of expression.
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Turkey:
Öcalan is the founder of the PKK and has been influential in its decisions regarding disarmament.
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Turkey:
Öcalan's call for the PKK's disarmament is highlighted as a crucial moment in the peace process.
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Turkey:
Öcalan warned Önder and Pervin Buldan that they could be killed by Israel and America.
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Turkey:
Öcalan called for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve itself.
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Turkey:
Öcalan called for the PKK to disarm and dissolve.
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Turkey:
Öcalan's family visited him in İmralı following permission from the Ministry of Justice.
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Turkey:
Öcalan's call was referenced in the context of the peace process.
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Austria:
Öcalan is portrayed as a leader of the PKK, which is criticized by Turkey.
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Turkey:
Öcalan has previously indicated that earlier processes were sabotaged.
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