By Patrick Cockburn, 23 February 2008 Up to 10,000 Turkish troops launch an incursion which threatens to destabilise the country's only peaceful region--- A new crisis has exploded in Iraq after Turkish troops, supported by attack planes and Cobra helicopters, yesterday launched a major ground offensive into Iraqi Kurdistan.
RSF14.02.2008 In its annual report for 2008, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) criticised Article 301 and the nationalist obstruction of press freedom. The murder of Hrant Dink could have been prevented.
Look deep into these Kurdish eyes and ask yourself, why?
Hevallo-Look into the eyes of this young woman, Rozerin Fırat Roj, who has become one of the latest casualties of the US aided, Turkish bombing of the Gabar Mountains with Cobra helicopter gunships, F16 fighter jets and artillery shells. And reflect upon the fact that billions of dollars worth of ammunition and technological weaponry has been deployed to kill her.
Haaretz: Turkey monitoring support from Israel against PKK 'very closely'
TNA-Prominent Israeli daily Haaretz said security sources told the newspaper that as Turkey steps up its offensive operations against the PKK operating in northern Iraq, there is increased suspicion in the Turkish government and its defense establishment toward the United States and Israel.
"Army and AKP Rely on 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Kurdish Question"
Bianet-However much the upper echelons of the army may dislike the AKP because of the headscarf and its religious discourses, they are willing to cooperate with the party as long as it does not threaten their territory.
Turkey's bombardment of suspected PKK rebel rear-bases inside northern Iraq drew a furious response Monday from the Iraqi government and villagers hit by the air strikes.
PartyforSocialism&Liberation -On Nov. 25, the commander of U.S. forces in Europe, Gen. Bantz Craddock, became the third U.S. general to travel to Turkey in one week. Two other two generals, including Patreaus, went to Turkey on Nov. 20. The purpose of the visits is to reassure the Turkish government of U.S. support against the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK.
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By Patrick Cockburn, 23 February 2008 Up to 10,000 Turkish troops launch an incursion which threatens to destabilise the country's only peaceful region--- A new crisis has exploded in Iraq after Turkish troops, supported by attack planes and Cobra helicopters, yesterday launched a major ground offensive into Iraqi Kurdistan.
RSF14.02.2008 In its annual report for 2008, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) criticised Article 301 and the nationalist obstruction of press freedom. The murder of Hrant Dink could have been prevented.
World Tribune-The Kurdish Workers Party could survive a Turkish military invasion of northern Iraq, a report said.
Hevallo-Look into the eyes of this young woman, Rozerin Fırat Roj, who has become one of the latest casualties of the US aided, Turkish bombing of the Gabar Mountains with Cobra helicopter gunships, F16 fighter jets and artillery shells. And reflect upon the fact that billions of dollars worth of ammunition and technological weaponry has been deployed to kill her.
TNA-Prominent Israeli daily Haaretz said security sources told the newspaper that as Turkey steps up its offensive operations against the PKK operating in northern Iraq, there is increased suspicion in the Turkish government and its defense establishment toward the United States and Israel.
Bianet-However much the upper echelons of the army may dislike the AKP because of the headscarf and its religious discourses, they are willing to cooperate with the party as long as it does not threaten their territory.
Turkey's bombardment of suspected PKK rebel rear-bases inside northern Iraq drew a furious response Monday from the Iraqi government and villagers hit by the air strikes.
PartyforSocialism&Liberation -On Nov. 25, the commander of U.S. forces in Europe, Gen. Bantz Craddock, became the third U.S. general to travel to Turkey in one week. Two other two generals, including Patreaus, went to Turkey on Nov. 20. The purpose of the visits is to reassure the Turkish government of U.S. support against the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK.