Turkish counterterrorism operation "neutralized" six PKK terrorists in northern Iraq.
Turkish counterterrorism operation "neutralized" six PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the military said on Saturday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
In a statement, Turkish General Staff said the warplanes conducted airstrikes in the Sinat-Haftanin and Metina regions, neutralizing the terrorists, who were reportedly plotting an attack on military bases.
Some weapon pits, shelters and ammunition depots used by the terror group were also destroyed in the airstrikes.
Twelve members of the Patriotic Revolutionary Youth Movement (YDG-H), the militant youth wing of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist organization, who were plotting an attack on Nov. 27 in Istanbul were captured on Saturday.The suspects planned to stage an attack using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and Molotov cocktails on the founding anniversary of the PKK terror group.Simultaneous raids of 13 addresses in six of Istanbul’s districts were conducted early in the morning.Digital material and documents related to the terror group were seized during the operation.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and the EU. In its terror campaign against Turkey, which has lasted for more than three decades, over 40,000 people have been killed, including women and children.PKK terror group increases presence in Iraq’s Kirkuk with Israeli support16 PKK/KCK suspects arrested in southern TurkeyTurkey constantly warns Europe of PYD/YPG threat: Envoy
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The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is rapidly increasing its presence in Iraq’s ancient city of Kirkuk with the support of Israel.It was revealed that the terror organization has dozens of “liaison offices” in the region of Kirkuk, with six of them located in the city center.These PKK “offices” are being funded by Israeli companies that carry out their activities under the name of “al-Aman,” say local sources.The terror group in its turn ensures the “security” of these companies and provides them with a constant flow of intelligence. As the PKK searches for alternative locations to amass other than the Qandil Mountains in northern Iraq, it established so-called military bases in the south of Kirkuk, after Sinjar and Makhmur.16 PKK/KCK suspects arrested in southern TurkeyIsraeli officers train PKK terroristsAt the terror camps around Kirkuk, Israeli officers train PKK terrorists on bombs, weapons and sabotage. Israel provides technical support for the terror group, which has formed its new attack strategy on unmanned aerial vehicles.Speaking exclusively to Yeni Şafak daily, Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) officer Mehmet Seman evaluated the situation, saying, “Thanks to Israel, the PKK terror group runs amok in the region. The Zionists crook locals by posing as ‘Iraqi businessmen’ and buy the most fertile lands. Illegal works are being conducted on ancient artifacts and castles. After ‘feasibility’ and reconnaissance activities, hundreds of ancient artifacts were transferred to Israel with the help of PKK terrorists.”The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The PKK has been conducting armed violence in the southeastern part of Turkey since 1984. More than 40,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the three-decade long conflict.Drawing attention to the fact that churches were consecutively being opened in the region, Seman said: “Muslims are rapidly being Christianized. Locals obtain asylum papers for Europe by converting to Christianity. The papers of whoever becomes Christian are swiftly prepared. Then, these individuals are sent to Europe.”Turkey constantly warns Europe of PYD/YPG threat: EnvoyUS backs PKK terrorists in Iraq’s Sinjar: Ezidi leaderHundreds defect from PKK terror group as Turkish ops gain paceUS sends medical aid to PKK terrorists in Iraq’s Qandil
PKK terror group increases presence in Iraq’s Kirkuk with Israeli support
Turkish jets in this region mostly target PKK terrorists.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people.
More than 1,200 people, including security force personnel and civilians, have lost their lives since the PKK resumed its decades-old acts of terror in July 2015.
At least 16 PKK/KCK terror suspects were arrested in Turkey’s southern Adana province, police sources said on Friday.The suspects were rounded up in Adana city center and Ceyhan district during anti-terror operations carried out by police forces, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people.Video: 16 PKK/KCK suspects arrested in southern TurkeyTurkey constantly warns Europe of PYD/YPG threat: EnvoyUS backs PKK terrorists in Iraq’s Sinjar: Ezidi leader
16 PKK/KCK suspects arrested in southern Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will decide whether or not to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G20, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Friday."There is no obstacle to meet with Saudi Crown Prince. If he asks for, we can meet but it is up to our president," Çavuşoğlu said.A G20 meeting in Buenos Aires at the end of the month will be attended by leaders from the United States, Turkey and European countries.Trump dismisses CIA Khashoggi conclusion as 'feelings'Khashoggi murderDonald Trump's comments about Jamal Khashoggi's killing show the U.S. president will turn a blind eye to the issue no matter what investigators uncover, Çavuşoğlu said.On Tuesday, Trump vowed to remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia despite saying that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have known about the plan to murder Khashoggi last month.Criticising Trump's stance for putting commercial deals with Riyadh ahead of justice, Çavuşoğlu said human life should take precedence."This statement that Trump made also means: 'No matter what happens, I will turn a blind eye.' This is not a correct approach. Not everything is money," Çavuşoğlu said.He also said the United States had not informed Turkey of an audio recording regarding Khashoggi's killing, a day after a Turkish newspaper said that the CIA had signalled to Turkey it had a recording in which the crown prince ordered to "silence Khashoggi".Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the order for Khashoggi's killing came from the highest level of the Saudi government but probably not King Salman, putting the spotlight instead on Salman's heir and de facto ruler Prince Mohammed.Khashoggi case: France slaps travel ban on 18 SaudisTrump’s remarks echoed his controversial statement Tuesday saying of the conclusion bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, “maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!”Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and columnist for The Washington Post, went missing after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2.Saudi Arabia is facing its worst political crisis in decades over the killing of Khashoggi at Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul early last month, which has damaged the kingdom's standing and strained its ties with the West.Russia: US uses base in Syria for militant trainingManbij roadmapThe Turkish foreign minister said the Manbij roadmap agreed between the U.S. and Turkey must be completed by the end of the year, adding that the implementation of the roadmap east of the Euphrates would remove the People’s Protection Units (YPG) from the cities there.On Nov. 1, Turkish and U.S. troops began joint patrols in Manbij, northeast of the Aleppo Governorate in Syria, as part of an agreement that focuses on the withdrawal of YPG/PKK terrorists from the city to stabilize the region.The YPG is the armed wing of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), which is the Syrian offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.US placing observation posts in northern Syria: MattisEU comments on rule of law 'out of line'Turkey on Friday criticised the European Union's foreign policy chief for her comments on the rule of law in Turkey..Çavuşoğlu criticised the comments from Federica Mogherini as "out of line" after she said she hoped that former head of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Selahattin Demirtaş would be released soon.The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled this week that Turkey should swiftly process Demirtas' case, saying his pre-trial detention had gone on longer than could be justified.Çavuşoğlu described the ECHR ruling as motivated by politics, not the law, and said the case would be determined by Turkey's courts.Turkey says the HDP has links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.Demirtaş faces several other terrorism-related charges and a total of 142 years in prison if convicted.
Erdoğan to decide whether to meet bin Salman on G20 sidelines: Turkish FM