Kurdish War: October 12, 2002

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Turkey commuted the death sentence of PKK leader Abdullah Apo Ocalan. He will serve a life sentence without parole. This is a smart political move. Apo still has a lot of Kurd support and letting him live is an easy nod toward long-term reconciliation. He also remains under firm Turkish control. A dead man can become a myth. (Austin Bay)


 

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