Mahsum Korkmaz, also known as Agit (1956 – 28 March 1986), was the first commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)'s military forces. Korkmaz moved to Lebanon in 1979 and alongside Kemal Pîr was responsible for the recruitment across Turkey. He is known to have led the 15 August 1984 PKK attacks which was the start of the PKK's armed rebellion for Kurdish independence. He was killed by Turkish forces on 28 March 1986.
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1956 Silvan, Turkey
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28 March 1986 (aged 29) Mount Gabar, Şırnak, Turkey
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