martha hananian Posted November 23, 2002 Report Share Posted November 23, 2002 Did anyone see the article in NY Times, 11/23/02. Does it come as a surprise. Just a summary: "Diyabakir, Turkey, Nov. 22 - Turkish officials are preparing to send troops up to 60 miles into Norther Iraq on what they say is a mission to prevent an influx of refugees in the event that a war there sets off a mass movement toward Turkey's borders." "The plan, which is being circulated among top government officials, is giving rise to fears that it could be used as a cover for the Turkish military to snuff out any attempt by Iraqi Kurds to set up their own state if President Saddam Hussein falls from power." - - - - How far is this area from the Oil Fields? Which are up for grabs? Does anyone care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fadi Posted November 23, 2002 Report Share Posted November 23, 2002 Those have nothing to do with oil field, Turkey want to have a hand on the Northern Kurdish population of Iraq, and they just found the pretext. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martha hananian Posted November 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2002 Turkey has free reign in this area to do anything he wants with US (or the world) looking the other way. The older I get the more suspicious I am of the "Yeres Araz" bully. Just look at their recent history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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