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Tuesday November 26, 2002 02:55
by zxc
interesting time ahead...
''Turkish officials are preparing to send troops up to 60 miles into northern Iraq on what they say is a mission to prevent an influx of refugees in the event that a war there sets off a mass movement toward Turkey's borders.
The plan, which is being circulated among top government officials, is giving rise to fears that it could be used as a cover for the Turkish military to snuff out any attempt by Iraqi Kurds to set up their own state if President Saddam Hussein falls from power.''
NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/23/international/europe/23TURK.html