| ID | 137170 |
| Title Proper | Profile and life span of the PKK guerillas |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gergin, Nadir ; Duru, Haci ; Cetin, Hakan Cem |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study attempts to explore the span of a life in a specific terrorist organization, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). It suggests the following: The average lifespan of a person in the PKK is about two-and-a-half years (i.e., not a very long one). Females join the PKK at a younger age (about 1.4 years) and die at a younger age (about 1.4 years) compared to males, but their lifespan is not any different than that of males. The age at which a PKK member joins the organization, and the age at which (s)he dies varies by year. The age at which a PKK member joins the organization, and the age at which (s)he dies varies by where (s)he comes from. Still, another interesting observation is that the average lifespan of a PKK member varies by where (s)he comes from. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 38, No.3; Mar 2015: p.219-232 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 38 No 3 |
| Key Words | Kurdistan ; Kurdistan Workers Party ; PKK Guerillas |