The Kurds and Alevis are two distinct ethnic and religious groups that have a long and complex history within Turkey. Both groups have faced significant discrimination and marginalization at various points in Turkey's history, and continue to struggle for equality and recognition in the present day. The Kurds are an ethnic group with a distinct language and culture that primarily inhabit the southeastern region of Turkey, as well as parts of Iraq, Iran, and Syria. They constitute the largest ethnic minority in Turkey and have a population of around 15-20 million. Historically, the Turkish government has denied the existence of a Kurdish ethnic identity, and has attempted to assimilate Kurds into mainstream Turkish society through various means, such as banning the use of the Kurdish language and suppressing Kurdish cultural expression. This has led to a long-standing Kurdish insurgency in Turkey, with various Kurdish separatist groups fighting for autonomy or independence. The