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PM Davutoğlu said, “We did what needed to be done” as to TSK soldiers being withdrawn from Mosul.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

Putin Slams Turkey, Lavrov Cancels Turkey Trip

Putin Slams Turkey, Lavrov Cancels Turkey Trip

Russian President Putin stating the downed planed wasn’t within the borders of Turkey has said, “Shooting down the plane will have serious consequences on Turkish-Russian relations. We have been stabbed in the back”.

24 November 2015

Turkey Makes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Crashed

Turkey Makes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Crashed

Patrolling near the Syrian border, fighter jets made an unmanned aerial vehicle crashed; Turkish Armed Forces explained the air vehicle was crashed according to the rules of engagement.

16 October 2015

Air Operations against PKK and ISIS Continue

Air Operations against PKK and ISIS Continue

Turkish Army Forces’ fighter jets keep bombing PKK and ISIS targets in northern Iraq.

Air Operation Launched against ISIS from Turkey

Air Operation Launched against ISIS from Turkey

After a security meeting was held in Çankaya Mansion, an air operation was launched against ISIS near Syria border last night.

First Picnic in Hakkari’s Balkaya Mountains After 20 Years

First Picnic in Hakkari’s Balkaya Mountains After 20 Years

Following the end of armed conflicts between Kurdish PKK and Turkish Army, Balkaya Mountains located in the southeastern border of Turkey became a local attraction for picnics.

Contrasting Statements From TSK and PKK on Mortar Exchange

Contrasting Statements From TSK and PKK on Mortar Exchange

Turkish Armed Forces and a military wing of Kurdish PKK released contrasting statements regarding the mortar exchange in the mountainous region of Dağlıca on March 25.

Lieutenant Killed in Van

Lieutenant Killed in Van

Turkish Army lieutenant Emre As (23) lost his life in the southeastern district of Saray, Van.

35 Civilians Dead - Protestors Released

35 Civilians Dead - Protestors Released

32 people who were taken into custody in Istanbul because they protested the death of 35 civilians were now released. The villagers were killed in an aerial strike in south-eastern Turkey.

Military Operation in Diyarbakır

Military Operation in Diyarbakır

A military operation on the Görese Mountain in Diyarbakır started four days ago. According to the governor, "15 PKK members were killed". Access to the region was denied to members of the Peace and Democracy Party.

20 December 2011

Qandil Region still in Turmoil

Qandil Region still in Turmoil

The region around the Qandil Mountain in northern Iraq still remains in turmoil after the air strikes on PKK hideouts by the Turkish Armed Forces in August. Soldiers, civilians and PKK members died in armed conflicts after the air raids.

7 September 2011

Ground Operations Alert

Ground Operations Alert

The Kurdish Regional Administration reportedly warned villagers in the region of the Turkish-Iraqi border on a possible ground operation of the Armed Forces. The Democratic Society Congress will start a peace walk to the border on Saturday.

Turkish Army: "90-100 PKK Members Killed"

AERIAL STRIKES

Turkish Army: "90-100 PKK Members Killed"

The General Staff Presidency announced on its website that "90 to 100" PKK members were killed during the aerial strikes carried out during the past seven days in Northern Iraq.

General Staff: Aerial Strike on 20 PKK Hideouts

General Staff: Aerial Strike on 20 PKK Hideouts

According to a statement by the General Staff, 20 hideouts of the PKK have been attacked. Meanwhile, soldiers were brought to the Turkish-Iraqi border. Protestors against the operations encountered police interventions and tear gas in Istanbul and Diyarbakır.

Several Approaches - No Concrete Steps

KURDISH QUESTION

Several Approaches - No Concrete Steps

Tahmaz from the Turkish Peace Parliament thinks that the government is not going to take concrete steps towards a solution of the Kurdish question before the election in 2011. Kurdish politician Türk wants the armed forces of the PKK to withdraw from the region. Retired military judge Kardaş suggests withdrawing the Turkish Armed Forces.

30 September 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Coup Plans and "Information Leakage" on General Staff's Agenda

Coup Plans and "Information Leakage" on General Staff's Agenda

Chief of General Staff Başbuğ announced that an investigation has been launched into the alleged "Balyoz" coup plan in order to "reveal the truth" and that leakage of information will be investigated too.

26 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

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