Headline News Summary: Operatio

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Headline News Summary: Operation North Iraq

[The pros and cons of Turkey's operation into northern Iraq]

March 27:

Turkey is under fire by its western allies who suspect the operation
aims to create a Turkish-controlled buffer zone in northern Iraqi 
territory. Germany investigates claims of use of German arms. Norway 
has already banned sales to Turkey. The USA has given a tacid approval
though other NATO countries are sceptical. Lack of confidence in Turkish
human rights leads the UNHCR to transport Kurdish civilians from the 
region.

Reuters:
27-MAR 05:20   Turks bar foreign journalists from northern Iraq
27-MAR 04:38   "We won't let them get across of course," a soldier said.
27-MAR 04:05   Turkish troops must stay in Iraq - commander

March 26:

Despite the high cost of the operation and earlier claims that at least
200 PKK members had been killed in the first two days, the casualty
figure is re-adjusted to show 185 PKK casualties. 16 Turkish soldiers
have been killed and 66 others are wounded. Major PKK logistic supplies
have been seized while two camps are under attack. The UNHCR moves 
over 1,400 Turkish-Kurdish civilians out of the region. First reports
of "problems" appear in Turkish papers, including 2 meters of snow
in the Khakurki region (Hakurk in Turkish). There are statements by
politicians including Demirel which imply Turkish troops will EXTEND
their stay in the region. Iraqi ambassador to Ankara "welcomes" Turkish 
invasion and says that Baghdad and Ankara could deal with the Kurdish 
problem together (Hurriyet). 

Reuters:
26-MAR 17:11   Turkey's Iraq offensive may have missed its aim
26-MAR 13:29   Arab League tells Turkey to get out of Iraq
26-MAR 13:22   Six Germans and Belgian held as PKK collaborators
26-MAR 11:34   Wounded Iraqi Kurds say Turks shelled civilians
26-MAR 11:30   Kurdish group denies it behind attacks in Germany
26-MAR 09:31   Turkish Kurd convoy arrives at U.N. refugee camp
26-MAR 08:24   Turkey says it can't allow PKK control in N.Iraq
26-MAR 04:33   Turkish planes ferry men to boost force in N.Iraq

March 25:

Another report that the crackdown in Tunceli has squeezed Semdin Sakik's
PKK group of 1000 as the fifth day of the operation in Iraq is concluded.

Reuters:
25-MAR 21:05   Turkey defends anti-Kurdish drive in Iraq
25-MAR 13:24   Bitter Iraqi Kurds say Turkish ex-allies mistreat them
25-MAR 12:25   Doctors say Iraqis killed, hurt in Turkish raids
25-MAR 11:12   Turks treat Kurds worse than animals-Bonn minister
25-MAR 08:51   Turks say Kurdish chief urges diversionary raids
25-MAR 07:59   UNHCR planning to evacuate Kurds to safety
25-MAR 04:33   Aid workers speed efforts to move Kurdish refugees
24-MAR 18:17   Turkey's Iraq offensive may increase Western ire

March 24:

Reuters:
24-MAR 02:34   Turkey's Ciller calls for international solution
24-MAR 15:06   Kurd raps U.S. "support" for Turkish offensive
24-MAR 15:04   U.N. says even PKK supporters protected as refugees
24-MAR 13:32   Turkish opposition leader criticises Boutros-Ghali
24-MAR 13:05   Double refugee Iraqi Kurds say Turks bomb village
24-MAR 10:56   Turkish army denies breaking German weapons ban
24-MAR 10:16   France says guns won't solve Kurdish problem
24-MAR 05:59   Turkey using German arms on Kurds, expert says

March 23:

Reuters:
23-MAR 18:12   Turkey's push has few successes, threatens image
23-MAR 15:46   Turkey tries to dampen Western fears over Iraq
23-MAR 14:48   Kurds say Turkish army suffering heavy losses
23-MAR 14:14   Kurd refugees in Iraq fear Turkish repatriation
23-MAR 13:48   U.N. urges Turkey to ensure civilians' safety
23-MAR 13:00   Iraq lashes out at U.S. for Turkish incursion
23-MAR 12:40   French Socialists oppose Turkey customs pact
23-MAR 11:40   Turkey's Iraq incursion another headache for West
23-MAR 11:24   France warns Turkey over EU customs pact
23-MAR 10:20   Kurdish rebels stage ambush in eastern Turkey
23-MAR 09:22   Russia expresses concern about civilians in Iraq
23-MAR 07:06   Turkish markets buoyant despite Iraq operation
23-MAR 06:02   Turkish jets leave for north Iraq bombing runs
23-MAR 01:53   EU ministers to seek Turkey's assurances on Iraq

March 22:

Reuters:
22-MAR 18:37   Turkey risks rift with NATO over Iraq incursion
22-MAR 17:53   NATO seeks to avoid disarray over Kurds
22-MAR 16:07   Norway bars arms sales to Turkey over Iraq raids
22-MAR 14:33   Red Cross urges Turkey to safeguard Kurd civilians
22-MAR 13:35   Refugee worry grows over Turkey's Iraq incursion
22-MAR 13:33   Germany concerned at Turkish incursion into Iraq
22-MAR 13:04   Britain joins chorus of concern over Kurds
22-MAR 13:02   Iraq denounces Turkish raid in north as violation
22-MAR 07:46   Turkey assures U.S. its Iraq incursion limited
22-MAR 06:22   Turkey's heavy-handed approach to guerrilla war
22-MAR 05:59   Turkish jets bomb Kurds in northern Iraq
22-MAR 04:08   U.S. calls on Turkey to safeguard civilians
22-MAR 03:42   "They were all Iraqi Kurdish civilians," PUK's Shazad Saib

March 21:

Reuters:
21-MAR 19:39   Turkey's north Iraq assault gives West concern
21-MAR 18:37   Amnesty urges Turkey to protect Kurdish prisoners
21-MAR 14:21   Turkey's Ciller says quiet,lovely Kurdish New Year
21-MAR 10:41   Turkey asks Germany to protect its interests
21-MAR 10:31   Istanbul index again hits all-time high close
21-MAR 10:28   Kurdish question long vexes Turkey, neighbours
21-MAR 10:14   Turkish troops burn houses in east
21-MAR 09:55   Russia says Turkish raid in Iraq one-off, limited
21-MAR 08:49   Turkey to leave Iraq after disturbances end-IRNA
21-MAR 08:37   EU criticise Turkish raids against Kurds in Iraq
21-MAR 08:35   UN warns Turkey against abducting Kurdish civilians
21-MAR 07:48   Turkey says it kills 200 PKK rebels in north Iraq
21-MAR 06:12   Cyprus criticises Turkey military operation in Iraq
21-MAR 05:43   Iraq ignores Turkish attack on Kurds

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