| Author (Corporate) | Library of the European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Library Briefings |
| Series Details | 31.01.13 |
| Publication Date | 31/01/2013 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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In late 2012, the Turkish government renewed direct negotiations with jailed PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) leader Abdullah Őcalan, aimed at ending the 30-year conflict. A wave of violence, launched by the insurgent PKK in mid-2011, had broken the 2005 ceasefire. Successful talks would remove the biggest threat to political and social stability in Turkey, with Kurds representing 15-20% of Turkey's 75 million population. The PKK is listed by the EU as a "terrorist organisation". |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/bibliotheque/briefing/2013/130448/LDM_BRI%282013%29130448_REV1_EN.pdf |
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| Countries / Regions | Turkey |
