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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Life and Death in the Qandil Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan


Life and Death in the Qandil Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan by Gerald Paoli Wednesday 20 May 2009

Posted for my friends who know Iraqi Kurdistan, the PKK, PJAK, the Pesmerge, and the Asaish. You know who you are... Do not comment here - send me an e-mail or a Facebook message... And be safe.

Gerald Paoli, Truthout:

"Historically, seasonal bombings have been the norm in the northernmost region of Kurdistan. Bombings became a predictable part of an annual rhythm of life. But villagers adjusted to the anticipated attacks and continued to live in the manner dictated by their traditions and customs. In December 2007, George Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recip Tayyip Erdogan met to discuss strategies for 'dealing' with the PKK. Since then, the bombing have been more intense and regular."

Life and Death in the Qandil Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan Wednesday 20 May 2009 by: Gerald Paoli, t r u t h o u t Report

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Sulimanaya, Iraqi Kurdistan - The first Zarawa internally displaced persons (IDP) camp was in a valley in the Qandil Mountains. It wasn't home, but it was situated next to a cool stream and was close to the eight villages of the 132 families, who had fled violence rained down on them by Turkey and Iran. Now, they live in the new Zarawa IDP camp built by the United Nation's High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

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Turkey has attempted to purchase both armed and surveillance drones from Israel for use in border operations. However, Turkey's government stated on May 19, 2009, that it might cancel a 2005 contract to purchase ten drones from Israel because of delayed delivery. It's also worth noting that Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan sternly criticized Israel's 22-day Operation Cast Lead assaults against Gaza, begun on December 22, 2008.

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Read the entire article here: Life and Death in the Qandil Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan Wednesday 20 May 2009 by: Gerald Paoli, t r u t h o u t Report

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