http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Qandil Mountains) en-us Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:11:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/kurdish-fighters-set-date-for-withdrawal-from-turkey?start=0 The peace process in Turkey has taken another big leap forward with the PKK's announcement that it has set a date for withdrawal. The Kurdish militant group, which has been fighting for autonomy for 30 years, says it will start moving its thousands of fighters to Iraq in early May.<br /> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:11:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/kurdish-fighters-set-date-for-withdrawal-from-turkey PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, Turkey, Murat Karayılan, Kurdistan, Kurdish Conflict, Iraq, Turkish Army, Qandil Mountains, Kurdish people The peace process in Turkey has taken another big leap forward with the PKK's announcement that it has set a date for withdrawal. The Kurdish militant group, which has been fighting for autonomy for 30 years, says it will start moving its thousands of fighters to Iraq in early May. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110111?start=1393 <p>G20 protestors to march against corporate greed, Libya's interim council picks a new prime minister, Sanaa's Taghyeer Square offers safe space for vendors, and more.</p> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110111 Occupy movement, Israel, Protest, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Occupy Oakland, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Yemen Uprising, Foreign relations of Israel, PKK, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Male #1 The prospect of cooperation between Iraq and Turkey to secure the border has taken a different turn following a decision by the government in Ankara to establish a buffer zone between the two countries. Presenter, Female #1 The new security collaboration will restrain the movement of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, the PKK, along the Iraqi-Turkish border. Reporter, Female #2 In light of the intensive security mobilization on the Iraqi-Turkish border, Ankara is giving Bagdad several choices in solving the biggest problem it currently faces. Members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party have established a stronghold in the Qandil Mountains and are launching strikes against Turkey, leading to the destabilization of the area. Guest, Male # 2 Terrorism seeks to stand in the way of Turkey's progress. We are waiting for Iraqi support in fighting terrorism and destroying their strongholds in northern Iraq. We are making all arrangements, even if a buffer zone needs to be established between Turkey and Iraq. Reporter, Female #2 Ankara gave Baghdad three choices. The first is having Iraqi forces prevent the spread of members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party in northern Iraq. The second is joint cooperation between Ankara and Iraq to combat Kurdish separatists. And the third is establishing a buffer zone in the border area; Ankara would make this move to eliminate terrorism in the area. Guest, Male # 2 I think if a buffer zone is established, it will be with Iraq's participation because Turkey shares many interests with Iraq, in addition to the joint border. So I think securing the area will be completed with the cooperation of both countries. Reporter, Female #2 Political and economic relations between the two countries have reached an unusual phase in their history. Turkey needs Iraq's support in its war against the Kurdistan Workers' Party. Observers believe Turkish cooperation with the Iraqi government is essential if Turkey intends to win its battle against the members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party. Ipa Gursurt, al-Iraqiya, Istanbul. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091411?start=287 Bahraini activists planning a silent protest for dignity, Turkey threatens to launch ground raid in northern Iraq, Yemeni opposition rejects Saleh's "political maneuvers," and more.<br /> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091411 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Israel, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, Protest, UN General Assembly, Iran, Arab League, Prime Minister of Turkey Presenter, Male #1 Turkish Interior Minister Naim Sahin warned that his country may launch a ground military operation in northern Iraq to attack strongholds of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) members. Presenter, Female #1 Sahin said that a cross-border ground military attack may be launched at any moment. He believes that the matter will rely on the result of the ongoing talks in Iraq. Reporter, Male #2 As Turkey deals with the Kurds in northern Iraq, Turkey is negotiating while taking up arms and threatening to use more force to secure its southeastern border. Guest, Male #3 (Turkish Interior Minister Naim Sahin) Considering that the air force is executing a cross-border operation, a ground operation may begin at any moment depending on the result of the negotiations with our neighbors. Reporter, Male #2 The representative of the Turkish foreign ministry began talks in Iraq with leaders of the Kurdistan regional government in Abril, and with the Iraqi president and prime minister in Baghdad. The goal is to push Iraq to cooperate with Turkey in fighting PKK members entrenched in the Qandil Mountains in northern Iraq. This comes at a time when Iraq's northern regions bordering Turkey and Iran, mostly inhabited by Kurds, are witnessing significantly heated conflicts. In the past several days, seven members of the security forces were killed in southeastern Turkey in clashes with PKK members who have escalated their attacks in recent weeks. Turkey responded to this escalation with air strikes and artillery shelling on what it referred to as PKK strongholds in northern Iraq. Turkey said that in the past month it has killed around 160 PKK militants. Iran is also in the picture and recently indicated that its forces killed or wounded 30 Kurdish separatists in the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) during clashes in regions bordering Iraq. Leaders of the PKK, which is banned in Turkey, expressed their belief that Iran and Turkey collaborated in the attacks. They indicated that they would respond with similar coordination with PJAK and threatened to take their operations inside Turkey if its military operations continue on PKK sites in Turkey and northern Iraq. In this context, Turkey is threatening to begin a ground operation in northern Iraq. Speculations rose after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with military commanders shortly before he headed to Egypt. In recent years, Turkey has tried to contain the Kurdish issue in its southeastern regions with a strategy that relies on granting Kurds more cultural and political freedom without giving up the use of force to confront PKK militants. About three years ago, Turkey carried out the last ground operation against PKK strongholds in northern Iraq. Considering the region's environment, which is dominated by tension due to Turkey's relations with Syria and Israel, it does not seem as though the Iraqis are the only relevant party in Turkey's threat of a new military operation in northern Iraq.