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Öcalan’s freedom matters because the Kurds’ freedom matters

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In her latest analysis, Fréderike Geerdink explores the symbolic significance of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's isolation, drawing parallels with the broader Kurdish struggle in Turkey. She underscores the strategic importance of focusing on Öcalan's freedom as a catalyst for a democratic resolution to the Kurdish issue, likening his situation to Nelson Mandela's.

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