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Why Erdogan might make peace with his adversary, the PKK party

By extending a hand to the imprisoned leader of the Kurdish group, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be seeking to strengthen his regional leadership and rally new supporters ahead of the next elections.

Why Erdogan might make peace with his adversary, the PKK party

Demonstrators displaying flags bearing the effigy of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. (Credit: Delil Souleiman/AFP)

In Turkey, a growing rumor is gaining traction: Abdullah Öcalan, one of the founders of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designated a terrorist organization, could be released on Feb. 15 if he manages to persuade the Kurdish group —...
In Turkey, a growing rumor is gaining traction: Abdullah Öcalan, one of the founders of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designated a terrorist organization, could be released on Feb. 15 if he manages to persuade the Kurdish group —...