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2007-11-17 Europe

Turkish army launches large-scale operation against PKK rebels

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Posted by Fred 2007-11-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The Turks are assuming that a Dem White House eventually pull troops out of Iraq. Iran would move into Shiite Iraq, and Turks would seize the Kirkuk and other oil fields. Could happen. In any case, landlocked Kurds shouldn't push their luck because they could be without allies. The sight of the bodies of 15 soldiers murdered by the PKK last month will resonate in Turkish minds for a while. If Kurds are going to be reckless, they can go it alone.

Posted by McZoid 2007-11-17 05:22|| 2007-11-17 05:22|| Front Page Top

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