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2011-10-21 The Grand Turk

Turkish army launches land operation with 22 battalions

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Posted by Fred 2011-10-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Now, wouldn't it be nice if Kurd had an equalizer?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-10-21 06:18|| 2011-10-21 06:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Somehow I think the PKK won't be trying this again any time soon.

Posted by gorb 2011-10-21 08:24|| 2011-10-21 08:24|| Front Page Top

#3 What's happening with Cyprus?. Things have gotten quiet. Erdogan has many problems. He is rebuilding ties with Iran now. Perhaps more of a working relationship with Iran dealing with PKK. Turkish singer Sezen Aksu sings for peace in Albert Hall. So many different signals projected.

Posted by Dale 2011-10-21 10:09|| 2011-10-21 10:09|| Front Page Top

#4 I am wondering how effective Turkish units are right now, since their higher command was sacked or arrested?

Unless Erdogan has put zampolits in the ranks, I can imagine them going out, blowing up some desert, then claiming large enemy body counts. "Let the TAF handle it."

Sure, they probably want some revenge on the PKK, but why stick their necks out for a guy who obviously does not respect them?

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-10-21 16:25|| 2011-10-21 16:25|| Front Page Top

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