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The Grand Turk |
Erdogan seeks parliament approval for more cross-border military ops |
2018-09-21 |
[Rudaw] ...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire.... ’s president has asked the parliament to extend its authorization for cross-border military operations. The current authorization expires October 30. President Sultan Recep Tayyip Erdogan the First ... Turkey's version of Mohammed Morsi but they voted him back in so they deserve him. It's a sin, a shame, and a felony to insult the president of Turkey... is seeking a one year extension in order to continue military operations in Iraq and Syria. His motion submitted to parliament states that Ankara respects the territorial integrity of Iraq, "however, the existence of PKK and ISIS in Iraq, poses a direct threat to regional peace, stability and the security of our country," Anadolu Agency reported. Turkey has carried out multiple military operations across its border in northern Syria. During its Euphrates Shield operation in 2016 ‐ 2017, At the start of this year, Ankara demanded the withdrawal of all YPG forces from the town, which is under the administration and security control of a local multi-ethnic council. Damascus has condemned Turkey’s military presence within Syria’s borders. In Iraq, Turkey launched a ground operation against the PKK’s headquarters in Kurdistan Region’s Qandil mountains earlier this year. Their jets have also targeted the Shingal area, where Turkey alleges the PKK has forces. A local PKK leader was killed in an Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced this week that Iraqi border guards will be stationed on the border with Turkey to "prevent breaches" and document airspace violations. The border lies within Kurdistan Region territory, so any deployment of federal forces will need approval from Erbil. Turkey’s parliament will debate the motion on October 1. It would be a surprise if parliament does not approve the request. |
Posted by:trailing wife |
#1 Yeah - like he needs 'approval'. |
Posted by: Raj 2018-09-21 00:14 |