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Turkey Warned by Iraq, Supported by Barzani

Turkey Warned by Iraq, Supported by Barzani

While Kurdistan Regional Government Leader Barzani has backed Ankara as to troops dispatched to Mosul, Iraqi President Abadi said Turkey has 24 hours left to solve the issue.

8 December 2015

ISIL Releases Lorry Drivers in Mosul

ISIL Releases Lorry Drivers in Mosul

ISIL released the Turkish drivers who were taken as hostages since June 10. Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no one had been delivered to Turkey yet.

Turkey: From Iraq to Syria

Turkey: From Iraq to Syria

Turkey is excited, Turkey does not want to remain passive, Turkey wants to manipulate regional developments for its benefits. It supports, directs and manipulates the Syrian National Council. What is Turkey doing?

26 July 2012 Bülent Kale

Protests as Obama Leaves Turkey

Protests as Obama Leaves Turkey

Shortly before US President Obama left Turkey, activists protested in central Istanbul, saying, “Obama, your hands are bloody too, get out of our country.”

7 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

“Obama Wants Soldiers for Afghanistan, Not Peace”

“Obama Wants Soldiers for Afghanistan, Not Peace”

Mater from the Global Peace and Justice Coalition believes that NATO should be disbanded. He adds, “Obama is sending 17,000 soldiers to Afghanistan. He is not bringing peace.”

7 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Anti-War Activist Condemns Bush after Fifth Year in Iraq

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan has marked the five-year anniversary of the US occupation of Iraq with an article on her campaign website. She calls George Bush a "traitor", and his entourage "vampires" for pushing millions of people into grief.

17 March 2008 Cindy Sheehan

Iraq Calls on Turkey to Withdraw Soldiers

Iraq Calls on Turkey to Withdraw Soldiers

The Iraqi government has demanded that Turkish soldiers be withdrawn from Northern Iraq. US Secretary of Defense Gates has called on a “dialogue with the Kurds which would strengthen effect of military operations.”

25 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

The General Staff has confirmed that the Turkish Armed Forces carried out air operations and sent soldiers into Northern Iraq on 21 February. Iraq is calling for respect for its borders and a non-military solution.

22 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

WHO: 151,000 Iraqi Civilians Died in Occupation

According to research carried out by the WHO and the Iraqi government, 151,000 civilians died between March 2003 and June 2006. Non-violent deaths have increased by sixty percent.

10 January 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü I

Kurdish Issue: A New Concept Based on Class Divisions

The USA has finally made its choice for Turkey and against the Kurds. Whether the Kurds on the two sides like it or not, US-Turkey relations are being pulled in that direction.

3 January 2008 Roni Yıldırım

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü

"Army and AKP Rely on 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Kurdish Question"

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.

25 December 2007

UNICEF: 75,000 Children in Camps in Iraq

According to UNICEF, millions of children have been affected by the ongoing war in Iraq, suffering from malnutrition, illnesses, interrupted education and displacement.

25 December 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Iraqi Kurds Flee From Bombed Villages

Five Kurdish villages in Northern Iraq have been deserted, say local Yuksekova newspaper

29 October 2007

Talabani Gives PKK Ultimatum

Iraqi President Talabani warns the PKK that if activities do not stop, they will have to leave.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

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