Mahir Çayan

Turkish politician, leader of the THKO

Mahir Çayan - Turkish politician, leader of the THKO
Born

1946
79 years ago

Died

March 30th, 1972
53 years ago — 26 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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A prominent figure in Turkish leftist politics during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Played a crucial role in the Turkish People's Liberation Army, which aimed to establish a socialist government in Turkey. Also led the Turkish People's Liberation Front, opposing the military government. His activities involved organizing protests and revolutionary actions that garnered national attention. Captured and killed in a police confrontation in 1972, leaving a legacy in radical politics.

Led the Turkish People's Liberation Army

Played a significant role in leftist movements

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