Historical Events tagged with "öcalan"
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Politics & Government
Öcalan Charged with Treason in Turkey
February 23rd, 1999 26 years ago
Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK), was charged with treason in Ankara. His arrest followed his capture by Turkish authorities in Kenya, leading to a significant legal and political process. The case garnered international attention and highlighted the ongoing conflicts in the region concerning Kurdish rights and the Turkish government's stance on separatism.
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