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

This is not the first attempt at peace involving Turkey and the PKK, but this is the best hope so far that the armed struggle that began in 1984 will come to an end.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

In person, he was just as warm and thoughtful, though we differed markedly on the issues of the armed struggle and sanctions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela