Who is Bese Hozat and where is he from? Is he Turkish? Here's his real name, origins, and role in the PKK.

Published: July 12, 2025, 09:50

Beşê Hozat was one of the names highlighted in the statements made in Sulaymaniyah as part of the PKK's disarmament process. Hozat, whose real name is Hülya Oran, has long been recognized as an influential figure in the organization's senior leadership. Here are details about Beşê Hozat's identity, origins, and place within the PKK.

Beşê Hozat, real name Hülya Oran, is among the highest-ranking leaders of the PKK and the KCK. Born in 1977 in the Hozat district of Tunceli, Hozat is of Kurdish origin and a Turkish citizen. A prominent woman within the organization and noted for her ideological discourse, Beşê Hozat has served as co-chair of the KCK Executive Council since 2013.

Beşê Hozat is known by the nickname he took from his birthplace, the Hozat district of Tunceli. Hozat's real name was Hülya Oran, and her parents were Hasan and Geyik Oran. The cultural heritage and political atmosphere of the Dersim region shaped her worldview. While no definitive information about her educational background is available, it is known that she joined the organization at a young age and gradually rose to an influential position within the leadership.

The identity of Hozat, who is of Kurdish origin and a Turkish citizen, has frequently come to the fore in identity politics discussions both in the Turkish public and within the organization.

Beşê Hozat continues to serve as co-chair of the KCK, which defines and implements the PKK's ideological framework. This position has made her one of the most influential figures since Abdullah Öcalan. Her advocacy for women's place within the organization and her discourses, driven by a feminist perspective, have elevated her to a new level.

His speech at the disarmament ceremony held in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on July 11, 2025, resonated strongly both within the organization and with the international community. This speech is seen as one of the most symbolic steps in the new process that began with Abdullah Öcalan's call.