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“I am at a crossroads; I have always been against armed opposition... I have chosen civil disobedience. But I will apologize to my people if there are funerals coming out of prisons. I will criticize myself and I won't be the mayor of Diyarbakir.”

Quote by Osman Baydemir

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Osman Baydemir, born in 1971, is a prominent Turkish politician. He has been active in the Turkish political scene for many years, gaining widespread acclaim for his unique leadership style and dedication to serving the public. more

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