İYİ Party Bursa Deputy Selçuk Türkoğlu claimed that the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an examination against the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, following the criminal complaint made by retired Colonel Orkun Özeller.
According to Türkoğlu’s statement, Orkun Özeller applied to the prosecutor’s office on the grounds that Abdullah Öcalan should be held legally responsible for the actions carried out by the PKK after 2000, since he is the leader of the organization. It was stated in the criminal complaint that the PKK’s actions during this period were especially emphasized.
While it has been claimed that the submission has turned into an investigation, no official confirmation or denial has yet been received from the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the issue.
bursa, Turkey – December 22, 2025 – A probe into the actions of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan may be underway, following a complaint filed by a retired Turkish military colonel.The potential investigation centers on Öcalan’s alleged duty for PKK activities after the year 2000.
Complaint Alleges Post-2000 Responsibility
The claim, brought forth by retired Colonel Orkun Özeller, seeks to hold Öcalan accountable for the actions of the PKK following the turn of the millennium.
What is the core of the complaint? Retired Colonel Özeller argues that Abdullah Öcalan,as the leader of the PKK,should be legally responsible for the group’s actions after 2000.
İYİ Party Bursa Deputy Selçuk Türkoğlu publicly stated that the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated the investigation in response to Özeller’s criminal complaint. According to Türkoğlu, the complaint specifically highlighted the PKK’s activities during the period after 2000, suggesting a focused legal challenge.
Focus on Actions After 2000
Özeller’s application to the prosecutor’s office reportedly centers on establishing Öcalan’s legal culpability for the PKK’s actions after the year 2000. The complaint emphasizes the actions undertaken by the organization during this specific timeframe, potentially aiming to demonstrate a continued pattern of command and control from Öcalan despite his imprisonment.
As of now, the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has neither confirmed nor denied whether the application has officially transitioned into a formal investigation. The lack of official comment leaves the status of the potential probe uncertain, though the claim has gained traction thru political channels.
- Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller filed a criminal complaint against PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.
- The complaint focuses on Öcalan’s alleged responsibility for PKK actions after 2000.
- İYİ Party Bursa Deputy Selçuk Türkoğlu claims an investigation has been launched.
Did you know? Abdullah Öcalan has been imprisoned in Turkey since 1999, but remains a symbolic figure for the PKK.
Pro tip Legal challenges focusing on a specific timeframe can simplify proving a leader’s continued influence over an organization.
Reader question What impact could a prosperous investigation have on the PKK’s future operations?
