Osman Pamukoğlu

Osman Pamukoğlu (born December 27, 1947) is a retired major general of the Turkish Army, author and politician who founded the Rights and Equality Party on September 4 in remembrance of the Congress of Sivas.
He is known for his achievements on the operations against the PKK between 1993 and 1995, as the commander of Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade, where he reduced 13000 PKK militants to approximately 5500 within 2 years, this figure remains stationary to this day. He holds the title of being the only general in the Turkish Army honored with 5 medals of "Establishment of Superior Troops". He also received two medals of High Courage and Sacrifice and other less significant awards during his service. In addition, he also holds the title of being the only general who fought amongst his soldiers, after Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
On July 28, 2008, he declared a statement on his personal website about the state of the circumstance in which Turkey was, and guiding principles and promised actions of the party. HEPAR was established within the following period of 36 days. His party is distinct from the remaining political parties of Turkey as it is the only political movement thats sponsored by the donations of the public, his supporters and predominantly his readers.

• Unutulanlar Dışında Yeni Bir Şey Yok (2003) (ISBN 975-10-2254-1)
• Ey Vatan Arkadaşlar Uykulardan Uyansın (2004) (ISBN 975-10-2240-1)
• Kara Tohum (2005) (ISBN 975-10-2404-8)
• Ayandon (2005) (ISBN 975-10-2511-7)
• Yolcu/Beyhude Geçmesin Bu Ömür (2006) (ISBN 978-975-10-2572-2)
• İnsan ve Devlet (2007) (ISBN 978-975-10-2625-5)
• Angut (2008) (ISBN 978-975-10-2657-6)
• Korkunun Çocukları (2010) (ISBN 9786054125340)
• Akıllı Ol! (2012) (ISBN 978-975-10-3219-5)
• Siyasetin Sefaleti (2013) (ISBN 9789751032782)
• Cehennemdere Kanyonu (2013) (ISBN 978-975-10-3338-3)