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Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 32 PKK terrorists in Iraq’s north
The Turkish security forces have "neutralized" 32 terrorists identified as operating on behalf of the PKK terrorist organization in various regions of northern Iraq, the Defense Ministry announced on May 3.
The Turkish forces targeted the terrorists in the Haftanin, Gara, Hakurk and the Operation Claw-Lock zone, the ministry disclosed in a written statement.
Turkish security forces ‘neutralize’ 19 PKK terrorists in Iraq, Syria
Turkish security forces have "neutralized" 15 PKK terrorists identified in northern Iraq and four PKK/YPG terrorists identified in northern Syria, the Defense Ministry has announced.
Erdogan in Iraq to push for reset of ties, cooperation against PKK
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan began a rare visit to Iraq on Monday aiming to reset ties between the Middle East neighbors by inking a raft of deals covering security cooperation against Kurdish PKK militants, energy and trade.
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 12 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Turkish security forces have carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq, "neutralizing" 12 members of the PKK terrorist organization, the Defense Ministry has announced.
The airstrike took place in the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, targeting terrorists identified as operating on behalf of the PKK in the area, according to a written statement issued on April 15.
4 PKK terrorists ‘neutralized’ in Iraq’s north
Turkish security forces have "neutralized" four terrorists conducting operations on behalf of the PKK terror organization in northern Iraq, the Defense Ministry has announced.
According to a statement released by the ministry on April 9, Turkish authorities identified the members of the terror group in the Metina region of northern Iraq.
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Top security council hails anti-terrorism cooperation with Iraq
Türkiye's top security council has lauded recent strategic cooperation efforts with Iraq in combating terrorism, affirming the necessity of continuing joint efforts in various fields for security in the region.
The National Security Council (MGK), chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, issued a six-article declaration following a meeting lasting around 2.5 hours late on April 4.
FM links PKK attacks in Europe to Türkiye's strategy
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has attributed PKK's recent attacks on Turkish communities in Europe to what he described as Türkiye's efforts to corner the organization.
"At this point, thank God, we do not leave room for terrorist groups, we do not let them breathe, we do not let them open their eyes," Fidan said during a gathering in Istanbul late on March 27.
Europe should show zero tolerance on PKK acts: Ankara
Türkiye has called on prominent European nations not to show tolerance for the PKK's activities and provocations on their soils following recent incidents in which PKK sympathizers carried out attacks targeting a Turkish diplomatic mission as well as Turkish communities.
Incidents in Belgium prove PKK’s threat in Europe: Foreign Ministry
Ankara has emphasized that the PKK terror organization constitutes a threat to social peace and public order in Western Europe, as proven by the recent incidents in which its members attacked Turkish citizens in various cities in Belgium.
Turkish intel ‘neutralizes’ senior PKK/YPG terrorist
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has "neutralized" a so-called leader of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in Syria, who was wanted under the "green category."
Security sources on March 22 revealed that the Turkish intel previously uncovered the terrorist activities and connections of Halil Tekin, code-named Seydo, before the operation in the Qamishli region.