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Mahsum Korkmaz

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PKK military commander (1956-1986)

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Mahsum Korkmaz, also known as Agit was the first commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)'s military forces. Korkmaz moved to Lebanon in 1979 and alongside Kemal Pir was responsible for the recruitment across Turkey.

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Mahsum Korkmaz, also known as Agit was the first commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)'s military forces. Korkmaz moved to Lebanon in 1979 and alongside Kemal Pir was responsible for the recruitment across Turkey. He is known to have led the 15 August 1984 PKK attacks which was the start of the PKK's armed rebellion for Kurdish independence. He was killed by Turkish forces on 28 March 1986.

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Turkey
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1956 to 1986 · aged 30
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