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Kurdish Guerillas Attack A Military Border Post

Kurdish Guerillas Attack A Military Border Post

Reacting to the military operations by the Turkish Armed Forces, the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) attacked to a military post in the eastern Turkey, killing 15 soldiers and injuring 21. 23 guerillas were killed in the engagement as well.

"Not Only The PKK, But The Armed Forces Should End The Violence Too"

Kurdish politician Ekinci thinks that the Kurdish Workers Party did not plan the bomb attacks in Güngören, Üsküdar, Mersin and İzmir. He says that both sides should lay down the arms to end the violence and those interested in peace should raise their voice and increase the pressure.

22 August 2008 Bawer Çakır

Torture Goes Unpunished, Conscientious Objector May Be Sued For Insulting Military

Torture Goes Unpunished, Conscientious Objector May Be Sued For Insulting Military

The Military Prosecutor sees no need to file a lawsuit for the bad treatment and torture conscientious objector Bal had to endure. Instead, Bal may be sued under article 301 for insulting the Turkish Armed Forces.

20 August 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

9 Soldiers Killed In A Remote-Control Bomb In Eastern Turkey

Following the attacks by the Turkish forces, the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) blew up an army truck, killing nine and injuring 2.

Turkish Armed Forces Hit PKK Targets In Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces Hit PKK Targets In Northern Iraq

The General Staff announced that yesterday (July 29) a large cave with 30-40 Kurdish Workers Party members was hit in Kandil region in Northern Iraq. A Kurdish village Bokristan is evacuated. The water project in the village is destroyed.

E. KURKCU's analysis

The Turkish Crisis: An Emergent Third Pole?

Such Herculean tasks can only be undertaken by a force that is not the accomplice of any bourgeois government, and that has no tolerance for oppression either by the political Islamists or by the ultra-nationalists. This task can only be assumed by those political forces that fight for a Social Republic.

20 July 2008 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Human Rights Committee May Investigate Bal’s Ordeal

The Human Rights Investigation Committee may look into conscientious objector Bal’s ordeal, either when petitioned by the victim or informed about the subject.

12 June 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Conscientious Objector Goes On Hunger Strike

Mehmet Bal, who refuses completing his military service on the ground of being a conscientious objector, goes on hunger strike to protest the treatment and violence he has been subjected to in the hands of his captors.

Mehmet Bal Is Arrested For Refusing Military Service

Bal, a conscientious objector, is arrested for refusing to return to his unit. He was manhandled in the military detention facility where he spent the night. The Human Rights Association plans to protest the incident.

10 June 2008 Bawer Çakır

Şemdinli Bombing Trial Is Adjourned Until September 19

The third hearing of the November 2005 Şemdinli Bombing was held on Friday. Lawyer Aslan is suspicious of some of the court proceedings that can be construed as attempts to help the defendants.

10 June 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

12 Dead in Battle in Southeast

In a battle in Sirnak 3 soldiers and 9 PKK militants died, while 5 soldiers were wounded. Military operations continue in seven provinces in Turkey.

2 April 2008 Emine Özcan

Chief of Army: “I am Open to Criticism”

Chief of Army: “I am Open to Criticism”

Chief of General Staff Büyükanit expressed in an interview that he was open to criticism. So how come so many people are taken to court for “denigrating the armed forces”?

13 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Anti-Operations March in Istanbul Stopped by Police

Hundreds of protesters joined the DTP press statement at Galatasaray Square in central Istanbul, but the police intervened in the ensuing march with tear gas, water cannons and shots fired in the air.

3 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

General Staff Confirms End of Ground Operations

General Staff Confirms End of Ground Operations

The General Staff has announced that ground operations in Northern Iraq have ended. 240 PKK militants are said to have been killed, as well as 24 soldiers and 3 village guards.

29 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

Official Records: 15 Soldiers and 112 PKK Members Killed in Ground and Air Operations

Official Records: 15 Soldiers and 112 PKK Members Killed in Ground and Air Operations

The General Staff has announced that ground operations in Northern Iraq are continuing and that 15 soldiers and 112 PKK militants have been killed in the first three days.

25 February 2008 Tolga Korkut,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff: 436 People Killed in Clashes in 2007

According to General Staff data, 312 PKK militants, 114 soldiers and 10 village guards died in 2007.

3 January 2008 Tolga Korkut

General Staff Confirmed Another Air Operation

The General Staff announced that it bombed the Zap region in Northern Iraq on Wednesday morning.

26 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

Claims of Fourth Operation in Northern Iraq

Based on reports by the Reuters News Agency, Turkish news websites have stated that the Turkish Armed Forces carried out a fourth operation in Northern Iraq.

26 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Another Operation in Northern Iraq

Another Operation in Northern Iraq

The General Staff announced that it hit further PKK targets in Northern Iraq on Saturday and that"similar operations would continue within the country and across the borders independently of the terrain and the weather."

24 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

General Staff Confirms Ground Operations

The General Staff has confirmed that ground units carried out a small operation on the Turkey-Iraq border in the night from 17 to 18 December.

19 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkish Armed Forces Attack Sites in Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces Attack Sites in Northern Iraq

The General Staff has announced that PKK targets on Kandil mountain have been bombed, and that attacks were not aimed at people living in Northern Iraq. Reuters says that 10 villages were hit, homes and schools ruined.

16 December 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

More "Temporary Security Zones"

The General Staff has announced that between 11 December and 10 March, there will be six temporary security zones.

12 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

First Cross-Border Operation Since Bill

First Cross-Border Operation Since Bill

The General Staff announced that the army has carried out its first operation since a bill of authorisation was passed by parliament.

3 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

No Trial against Journalist Umur Talu

Istanbul Press Prosecutor Nurten Altinok has decided to drop proceedings against journalist Umur Talu who had described the dissatisfaction of sergeants in the army.

13 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Army Will Wait for Erdogan's Return from USA

Army Will Wait for Erdogan's Return from USA

It appears that army and politicians are both expecting greater clarity on the issue of cross-border operations after Erdogan has spoken to American President George Bush during his upcoming trip to the USA.

29 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Assistant Professor Dr. Yegen Comments

Multiple Discourses on Kurdish Question Silenced

Sociologist Yegen has evaluated the current political climate as a silencing of alternative discourses on the Kurdish question. The arena has been left to the army and the PKK.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Parliament Authorises Government's Cross-Border Operations

Parliament Authorises Government's Cross-Border Operations

An overwhelming majority approved a one-year authorisation of cross-border operations into Northern Iraq.

17 October 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Military Interferes Everywhere!

General Yasar Büyükanit spoke at the opening of the new academic year of the military academies, but he was addressing many more than the students present...

3 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

General Staff Warns of "Increase in Attacks"

In a website message for the 30 August Day of Victory, Büyükanit has warned of an increase in attacks on the Republic. He has reminded soldiers of their duty to protect the Republic.

28 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

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