North Kurdistan Liberation Army retaliates

[Londoner]

KurdistanObserver.com
12 Turkish Soldiers Killed in the Dersim Province

DERSIM (TUNCELI),DozaMe- Nov 29 - The HPG-CC (People´s Defence Forces Central Command) issued a statement yesterday claiming two attacks on Turkish security forces in the Dersim province of northern Kurdistan killing twelve Turkish soldiers.

According to the statement, the two attacks were retaliations for the killing of HPG guerrillas by the Turkish security forces in the areas of Bingol (twelve guerrillas killed in action and two executed after interrogation) and the Black Sea province of Ordu (nine guerrillas killed in action.)

On the 20th of November Kurdish guerrillas destroyed a military vehicle hitting it with RPG´s in an ambush on the road between Amutka Gendarmerie station and the Kurdish city of Hozat resulting in the death of four Turkish special forces and the wounding of several others. After the clash, several US-made Cobra attack helicopters flew slowly over the city of Hozat in what the Kurdish locals call "a panicked power-demonstration."

The biggest loss for the Turkish army was carried out on the 25th of November with a direct attack by the HPG on the Ovacik Commando Brigade resulting in the death of eight Turkish commandos and the wounding of an unknown amount of soldiers.

There are no further clashes reported by the HPG or the Turkish army.

[RichardP]

Originally posted by Londoner
KurdistanObserver.com
12 Turkish Soldiers Killed in the Dersim Province

DERSIM (TUNCELI),DozaMe- Nov 29 - The HPG-CC (People´s Defence Forces Central Command) issued a statement yesterday claiming two attacks on Turkish security forces in the Dersim province of northern Kurdistan killing twelve Turkish soldiers.

According to the statement, the two attacks were retaliations for the killing of HPG guerrillas by the Turkish security forces in the areas of Bingol (twelve guerrillas killed in action and two executed after interrogation) and the Black Sea province of Ordu (nine guerrillas killed in action.)

On the 20th of November Kurdish guerrillas destroyed a military vehicle hitting it with RPG´s in an ambush on the road between Amutka Gendarmerie station and the Kurdish city of Hozat resulting in the death of four Turkish special forces and the wounding of several others. After the clash, several US-made Cobra attack helicopters flew slowly over the city of Hozat in what the Kurdish locals call "a panicked power-demonstration."

The biggest loss for the Turkish army was carried out on the 25th of November with a direct attack by the HPG on the Ovacik Commando Brigade resulting in the death of eight Turkish commandos and the wounding of an unknown amount of soldiers.

There are no further clashes reported by the HPG or the Turkish army.
Londoner, I am not well honed on this topic but my heart is with the Kurds. Perhaps, if I was inundated with the Turkish versions, I would be swayed; however, I don’t believe that would be the case. I am certain there are radical Islamists within the Kurd camp… yet, I feel that most want to live within the framework of freedom, where they can raise their children and practice their faith without fear of retaliation.
Most of what I have read and/or viewed, mostly the latter in documentary format. Admittedly, although both sides are given equal time and there is an attempt towards objectivity; favoritism leans towards the plight of the Kurds. I would appreciate if you would be so kind as to submit a few sites or books which “may” sharpen my understanding of the ongoing plight of the Kurds. Thanks.