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Abdullah Öcalan

Is Abdullah Öcalan A-List?

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NoAbdullah Öcalan is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.

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Ranking Timeline

1978D$0M

Founds Kurdistan Workers' Party

Öcalan establishes PKK, aiming for Kurdish autonomy in Turkey.

1984C$0.1M+$0.1M

Initiates Armed Conflict

The PKK begins armed struggle against Turkish state, escalating conflict.

1999F▼▼$1M+$0.9M

Captured and Imprisoned

Öcalan is captured and imprisoned in Turkey, marking a turning point.

2000F$2M+$1M

Calls for Ceasefire

From prison, Öcalan calls for ceasefire and political solution.

2013F$3M+$1M

Peace Negotiations Begin

Peace talks between Turkish government and PKK commence with Öcalan's influence.

2015F$4M+$1M

Ceasefire Collapses

Peace process collapses, and conflict resumes between PKK and Turkey.

2026F$5M+$1M

Imprisoned but Influential

Öcalan remains imprisoned, but his influence on Kurdish movement persists.

Last updated: February 25, 2026