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

After 40 years of armed struggle against the Turkish state, the outlawed Kurdish PKK will hold a ceremony on Friday to mark a symbolic first step in laying down its arms.

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