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Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the attack that came after the killing of civilians in an artillery strike in Zakho in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

81 mass graves of Êzidis found in Sinjar since 2014, says official

81 mass graves of Êzidis found in Sinjar since 2014, says official

Deputy Minister of the Martyrs in the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) Baravan Hamdi has said that what the Êzidis were subjected to in the region “is a genocide according to all available information and documents”.

Iraq: Turkey to Withdraw from Bashiqa After Mosul Operation

Iraq: Turkey to Withdraw from Bashiqa After Mosul Operation

Iraqi Ambassador to Turkey Al-Alawi has declared that Turkey’s soldiers will withdraw from Bashiqa camp after Mosul operation is completed. Ministry of National Defense Işık said, “Presence of Turkish soldiers in Bashiqa, Mosul is not arbitrary but a necessity”.

11 January 2017

PM Yıldırım: Our Air Forces Joined Air Operation in Mosul

PM Yıldırım: Our Air Forces Joined Air Operation in Mosul

Speaking at the AKP group meeting, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has stated that the Turkish Air Forces has joined the operation run in Mosul.

18 October 2016

Iraqi PM Abadi Responds to Erdoğan on Twitter

Iraqi PM Abadi Responds to Erdoğan on Twitter

Iraqi PM Abadi has responded to President Erdoğan, who said Turkish troops won’t leave Bashiqa, on Twitter: We will liberate our land through the determination of our men and not by video calls”.

12 October 2016

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım has issued a statement about Iraq, Mosul and Bashiqa dispute. “It is not that our soldiers went there today. They have been there for a long time and carrying meaningful activities there”, the PM said.

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

Iraq Coalition spokesperson Dorrian in his statement has said “Turkish troops in Iraqi lands are not deployed with an official approval by the Iraqi Government”. Iraq had also stated that Turkey’s presence in Bashiqa camp in Mosul was invasive.

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said “No one has the right to oppose presence of Turkey’s army in Bashiqa while Iraq has been fragmented this much” in response to Iraqi parliament’s decision.

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraqi Council has decided that “Turkey is considered ‘invasive force’ and do what is necessary to take Turkey out of the Iraqi lands”. The council will apply to UN Security Council to make it happen.

President Erdoğan Speaks at UN

President Erdoğan Speaks at UN

In his speech at the UN, Erdoğan discussed the FETÖ, the war in Syria, a no-fly zone and the military operations in Syria and Mosul.

21 September 2016

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has stressed the importance of the Raqqa and Mosul operations. “If there is no ground operation it is not possible to destroy or even stop DAEŞ (ISIS) with airstrikes alone.”

8 September 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mosul was Hit by Our Approval

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mosul was Hit by Our Approval

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that hitting on Turkey’s consulate premises in Mosul by coalition jets against ISIS took place by Turkey’s approval.

Statement by Davutoğlu on Mosul

Statement by Davutoğlu on Mosul

PM Davutoğlu said, “We did what needed to be done” as to TSK soldiers being withdrawn from Mosul.

15 December 2015

Turkey’s Head of Intelligence, PM Undersecretary Meet Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi

Turkey’s Head of Intelligence, PM Undersecretary Meet Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi

Prime Ministry has expressed that respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was emphasized in the meeting with Iraqi administration.

11 December 2015

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: No Retraction from Mosul but Transition Stopped

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: No Retraction from Mosul but Transition Stopped

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Bilgiç stated they haven’t retracted soldiers of Turkey dispatched to Bashiqa training camp for now.

8 December 2015

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

Why Turkey Sends Troops to Mosul?

Why Turkey Sends Troops to Mosul?

Baghdad administration’s reaction against Turkey sending troops to Bashiqa camp near Mosul on December 5 has come to the fore, the intention of Turkey to send soldiers is being discussed.

8 December 2015 Haluk Kalafat

Why does Turkey Send Troops to Bashiqa Camp?

Why does Turkey Send Troops to Bashiqa Camp?

Baghdad administration’s reaction against Turkey sending troops to Bashiqa camp near Mosul on December 5 has come to the fore, the intention of Turkey to send soldiers is being discussed.

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.

Media Ban on Consulate Raid, Hostages In Mosul

Media Ban on Consulate Raid, Hostages In Mosul

Turkey’s Higher Council of Radio and Television, RTÜK, announced that Ankara 9th High Criminal Court issued a media ban on all news coverage related to ISIL’s raid in the Consulate General of Turkey in Mosul and its taking of hostages on the grounds of security issues.