Arrest of Abdullah Öcalan

Date: February 15, 1999 • Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Abdullah Öcalan, one of the founding members of the militant organization the Kurdistan Workers' Party, was arrested by Turkish security forces in Nairobi, Kenya.

Abdullah Öcalan, also known as Apo, is a founding member of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Kenya's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.