armed struggle

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This legacy of armed struggle, ideological martyrdom, and anti-imperialist narrative shaped her and her brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“We must recognize that armed struggle brings no benefit. While weapons are lethal, negotiation, mediation and dialogue are constructive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Analysts say with the PKK weakened and the Kurdish public exhausted by decades of violence, Turkey's peace offer handed Ocalan a chance to make the long-desired switch away from armed struggle.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

In March, the PKK declared a ceasefire and in May said it would disband, stating it had "completed its historical mission" and would "end the method of armed struggle."

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

He suggested we voluntarily suspend the armed struggle in order to create the right climate to move the negotiation process forward.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela