Turkey said it would contribute a 90-strong special forces unit to operations in Afghanistan. Turkey said its special forces, which have fought Kurdish rebels for 15 years in southeast Turkey, in mountainous conditions that resemble parts of Afghanistan, could strengthen the loosely organized forces of the northern alliance that opposes the ruling Taliban. The force would also conduct reconnaissance missions, help combat terrorists and support humanitarian aid operations as well as protect and evacuate civilians, a statement from Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's office said. (Fox News)
The USA does appear to have a true friend in the area. Somehow we knew the Turks would come through, as they did in Korea. They are also very good -- and vicious -- fighters. Unlike the Greeks, they don't wear pom-poms on their shoes and they kill people very efficiently. |