The PKK and other Kurdish organisations: a crash course

Turkey’s decades-long battle with the PKK and the Kurdish people’s struggle for recognition in four countries across Mesopotamia has created a lot of initials. Roll your mouse or tap below to unpack a few.

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This chart is by no means comprehensive and a work in progress. Feedback and suggestions welcome.
Last updated: 20 March 2016