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Turkish Army Enters IraqPosted on Feb 22, 2008
After bombarding the area with airplanes and artillery, Turkish forces entered northern Iraq, ostensibly in search of Kurdish rebels. It isn’t the first time Turkey has crossed the border, but one source described the force as much bigger—roughly 10,000 men—than previous incursions. A U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad, however, said he believed only a few hundred Turkish troops were involved in the operation.
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By GW=MCHammered, February 25 at 8:37 am # Re: Re: GW=MCHammered, February 22Ah well, now we know. In the news today: “Oil prices neared $100 a barrel Monday with supply concerns heightened by a Turkish military incursion into northern Iraq and warnings by Iran against further international sanctions.”
By GW=MCHammered, February 22 at 7:26 am # Undermined GloryNow why would Bush allow the Turks to stroll in and steal our glory in Iraq? That would be like allowing Mexico in to undermine our economy!
By Jim Yell, February 22 at 7:15 am # back and forthI am not un-sympathetic with Turkey’s problem with civil unrest and terror coming from the Kurdish people both those historically inside the borders of Turkey and increasingly independant Kurds of Iraq. It would really not do anyone good to see Turkey fragmented, but it is also easy to identify and even cheer the Kurds who have been abused by many of their co-religionists over political and sectarian differences. Killing each other seems a very poor way to solve the problems. There is right on both sides and plenty of historical reasons to look with doubt on Turkey’s intentions, as well as the Kurds turn to terrorism. Add Your Comment |
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