Abdullah Öcalan is a Kurdish political leader and founding member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has sought autonomy and rights for Kurds in Turkey. Born on April 4, 1949, in Turkey, Öcalan became a prominent figure in the Kurdish nationalist movement, advocating for the liberation of the Kurdish people. He was captured in 1999 and has since been imprisoned, although he remains a significant and symbolic figure for many Kurds. His ideas and philosophy, often termed “Öcalanism,” emphasize democratic confederalism, gender equality, and ecological sustainability. Öcalan’s influence extends beyond Turkey, impacting Kurdish movements across the region.
Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, calls for disarmament and dissolution of the PKK, urging a shift from militancy to democratic dialogue. Öcalan's message marks a potential turning point in…