13.08.2026 07:40
In the family visit photo of PKK terrorist organization ringleader Abdullah Öcalan, which surfaced after 10 months, the boxes on the table drew attention. It was noted that the boxes placed right in front of Öcalan contained pens and prayer beads gifted to him, and that Öcalan occasionally distributed these gifts to those who came to visit him.
A photo of Öcalan's meeting with his family at İmralı Prison has come to light after 10 months. The photo, reported to be the most crowded family visit to date, was taken at Öcalan's own request.
A FAMILY PHOTO SHARED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Previously, only photos of Abdullah Öcalan, the ringleader of the terrorist organization held in İmralı Prison, taken with political delegations (DEM Party delegations) had been reflected to the public. This photo, belonging to a family visit for the first time, was shared on social media by DEM Party Şanlıurfa Deputy and Öcalan's nephew, Ömer Öcalan.
According to records, the photo taken during the visit held on October 31, 2025, includes Öcalan's sister Fatma Öcalan and his nephews Ömer Öcalan, Berfin Öcalan, and Ali Öcalan.
THE MOST CROWDED VISIT
Details about the background of the revealed photo also drew attention. It was stated that this meeting was the most crowded visit the Öcalan family has ever made to İmralı. Additionally, it was reported that the request to immortalize this historic visit and take the photo came directly from Abdullah Öcalan himself.
THE DETAIL OF THE GIFT BOX ON THE TABLE
Another detail that drew attention in the photo shared by Ömer Öcalan was the boxes on the table. According to the information obtained, the boxes located directly in front of Öcalan contain various pens and prayer beads gifted to him. It was learned that Öcalan occasionally distributed the gifts in these boxes to those who came to visit him.