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Turkish forces "neutralized" 38 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq over the last three days, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
Turkish jets targeted the terrorist positions in Gara, Zap, Hakurk and Avasin-Basyan regions, the National Defense Ministry said in a Twitter post.
A PKK terrorist, who surrendered to Turkish security forces, confessed that so-called ringleaders of the terrorist organization sexually abused minors and women who were tricked into coming to its camps.According to the testimony of surrendered PKK terrorist codenamed "Amed", those who resisted or hampered sexual abuse were executed by the terrorists, or accused as traitors and tortured in dungeons in caves.The terrorist said the PKK members would force the young people and children to have addiction to drugs so as to easily take them to conflict areas and prepare them for sexual abuse.US establishes five terror bases in Iraq’s Sinjar for PKK as Turkish troops advanceIn 2015, Amed -- as a new recruit to the terrorist organization -- witnessed another newly recruited woman terrorist codenamed "Darsin" being sexually abused in the Daglica district of Hakkari province.In 2016, Amed was sexually abused by another terrorist of Iran origin codenamed "Sahan" in northern Iraq’s Zap region, the terrorist confessed.Despite making complaints on the issue, Amed was accused of "spying, telling lies and slander" and was placed in Kuker prison of the Zap terror camp.Turkish jets 'neutralize' 5 terrorists in northern IraqAmed also said that the so-called ringleaders of the PKK in the Qandil region of northern Iraq were known for their "perverted" behaviors, adding: "Especially Murat Karayilan and Duran Kalkan were known for their deviant behavior towards children and women."The terrorist added that children who were deceived, forced and kidnapped for joining the camps of the terrorists stayed in fear of execution, while some who found the opportunity managed to escape.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.Syrians in Turkey protest against YPG/PKK terror group
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The terror group’s weapon emplacements, shelters and ammo depots were also destroyed in the airstrikes, the military said.
Turkish airstrikes in this region generally 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.
The United States, which is seemingly in efforts to eradicate terror elements by putting multi-million dollar bounties on the heads of three senior Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) terrorists, set five new military bases in northern Iraq's Sinjar district, for the terror group to ensure their presence in the region.Under the Rewards for Justice program, people who give information on the identification or location of PKK terrorists Murat Karayilan, Cemil Bayik, and Duran Kalkan are eligible for rewards of $3-5 million.PKK seniors flee to Sinjar as Turkey advances in regionFollowing The Turkish Armed Forces’ (TAF) recent blow to the PKK in Iraq’s Qandil, the terrorists started to flee to Sinjar, a region located on the Turkish-Iraqi border.The PKK’s links to Turkey at the “Yüksekova-Şemdinli-Çukurca” line, also known as the Zagros area, have been completely severed.The Turkish army has crossed almost 40 kilometers into northern Iraq and destroyed 48 terror camps belonging to the PKK terrorists in the latest series of airstrikes carried out in the Zap, Mt. Qandil, and Avashin-Basyan regions.Turkey has also speeded up its air operations in Mt. Qandil where only few PKK terrorists remain.Stressing Turkey’s successful cross-border operations, former Turkish Colonel Coşkun Başbuğ said, “There are about 500 villages in the region. The Turkish forces who rooted out terror nests without harming any civilians have been welcomed joyfully like in the Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch operations.”Northern Iraq’s Qandil Mountains have been a haven for PKK terrorists over the past few decades. Considered as the main base of the PKK, which control checkpoints and entrances to the mountains, the structuring in the area is used for cover and concealment by terrorists.The PKK is listed as a terrorist group by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU. Its three-decade terror campaign against Turkey has cost more than 40,000 lives, including women and children.Two soldiers martyred in southeast TurkeyTurkish forces 'neutralize' 14 terrorists in N IraqSecurity forces foil PKK attack in SE TurkeyErdoğan: Seven Turkish soldiers martyred in SE
US establishes five terror bases in Iraq’s Sinjar for PKK as Turkish troops advance
Turkish jets "neutralized" 5 terrorists as part of anti-terror operations in northern Iraq, according to the military on Monday. 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 written statement, the Turkish General Staff said the airstrikes were carried out in Zap and Haftanin regions on Sunday.The statement said that the terrorists were reportedly plotting to stage attacks on Turkish bases.Shelters and munition depots used by terrorists were also destroyed during the airstrikes.Turkish airstrikes in this region generally 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.
Turkish jets 'neutralize' 5 terrorists in northern Iraq
Thousands of Syrians living in Turkey's southeastern border cities protested against the YPG/PKK terrorist organization on Sunday.Nearly 3,000 Syrians, who fled civil war in their homeland, gathered under tight security measures in Akçakale district of Şanlıurfa province along the Syrian border.The group called on Turkey to launch counter-terror operation against YPG/PKK east of Euphrates in order to liberate the Syrian city of Tal Abyad.Aliya al-Nasir, one of the Syrians speaking on behalf of the crowd, said the atrocities committed by the terror group were unacceptable."We request the Turkish military and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) to launch an operation east of the Euphrates [River] in order to free our provinces, districts and villages from the occupation [of the terror group],” al-Nasir said, recalling Turkey's two successful operations against Daesh and YPG/PKK in northern Syria in recent years.Following the operations Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch, "terrorists fled the area and residents safely returned to their own settlements," she said, adding the new operation could bring peace and safety in Tal Abyad.Galeri: Syrians demand their town free from YPG/PKK terroristsTurkish troops -- backed by the FSA -- liberate large swathes of northwestern Syria from terrorist groups during the Operation Euphrates Shield in 2016, while the Operation Olive Branch dealt a heavy blow to YPG/PKK and Daesh terrorists liberating Syria's Afrin region in early 2018.The group chanted slogans praising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the FSA, while shouting against the terror supporters.Al-Nasir also called on the U.S. administration to stop supporting PYD/YPG/PKK terrorists.“Let Syria live in unity and freely,” she concluded.Turkey has long protested U.S. support for the PYD/YPG/PKK while Washington sees it as a "reliable ally" in its fight against Daesh in Syria.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, including women and children. The YPG is its Syrian branch.Security forces foil PKK attack in SE TurkeyTurkish army neutralizes 15 PKK terrorists in northern IraqTurkey crosses off 4 wanted senior PKK terrorists
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