The Problem with Ocalan's Peace
Andrew Self
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Posted 03.25.2013
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Politics
This week, jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan made a historic call for the PKK to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkey.
This week, jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan made a historic call for the PKK to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkey.
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