What is the PKK?

On 19th April, Turkey launched Operation Claw Lock, an air and ground military offensive against PKK forces, in the North of Iraq. The Turkish defence minister justified the country’s actions, saying that the PKK was planning a large-scale attack against Turkey. However, the Iraqi president Barham Salih criticised Operation Claw Lock, calling it a threat to his country’s national security. Such military operations have been common for forty years now, since the PKK began its rebellion against the Turkish state.

When was the PKK organisation founded and what are its goals? Where is Kurdistan actually situated? How has the PKK tried to achieve its aims? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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