The PKK Leader refers to the head of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a militant organization founded in the late 1970s. The PKK originally aimed to create an independent Kurdish state in Turkey but later shifted its focus to greater autonomy and rights for the Kurdish people. The group's leader has been a central figure in its operations and political strategies. The most notable PKK leader is Abdullah Öcalan, who was captured in 1999 and has since been imprisoned. Under his leadership, the PKK has engaged in armed conflict with the Turkish government, leading to significant political and social tensions in the region. The PKK is designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.