PKK ringleader Öcalan: Consultant to the US
The U.S. coordinated with the Kurdistan Worker’s Party’s (PKK) ringleader Abdullah Öcalan regarding the terror state project it is attempting to establish in Syria’s north. Öcalan sent reports from İmralı Jail via PKK terrorists Çetin Arkas, Nasrullah Kuran and Mikail Barut to U.S. Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk regarding what must be done in Syria’s north.
Öcalan, who provided "consulting" services to U.S. upon its request, made suggestions such as "the Jarabulus and Azaz line must be united," "TAF should be obstructed regarding Afrin," "a confederate army should be established" and "border security forces should be established."
The U.S. had recently announced that it would form a 30,000-strong “border security force” composed of PKK/PYD terrorists in Syria’s north.
At least 823 PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists have been "neutralized" since the beginning of Operation Olive Branch in Syria's Afrin region, the Turkish General Staff said Friday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.In a statement, the military added that the Turkish Armed Forces had destroyed six terrorist targets and neutralized 12 terrorists in overnight airstrikes.Operation Olive Branch is "continuing successfully as planned", the statement added.Video: Turkey continues to shell PYD/PKK targets in AfrinOn Jan. 20, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch to clear PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists from Afrin, northwestern Syria.According to the Turkish General Staff, the operation aims to establish security and stability along Turkey’s borders and the region as well as to protect Syrians from terrorist oppression and cruelty.The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey's rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity, it said.The military also said only terror targets are being destroyed and that the "utmost care" is being taken to avoid harming civilians.
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The subjects sent to PKK prisoners who were transferred to İmralı Jail during the resolution period were published in the terror organization’s “Free Agenda” newspaper on Aug. 15, 2015. The U.S. implemented Öcalan’s recommendations during this process.
Turkey destroyed one of the most critical components of the project to siege Turkey from the south, the “merging of the Jarabulus-Azaz” line with the Operation Euphrates Shield. The second blow to the PKK/PYD and its ally, the U.S., was delivered with Operation Olive Branch in Afrin.
By entering Afrin, the Turkish military and Free Syrian Army (FSA) units destroyed ringleader Öcalan’s plans to “establish ammunition workshops in Afrin,” “form a war commune,” and “prepare for a great war with Turkey.”
Turkish jets destroyed a number of PKK threats in northern Iraq, the military said on Friday.The Turkish General Staff said in a statement that the airstrikes were carried out Thursday in the Hakurk and Avasin-Basyan regions of northern Iraq.Four shelters, hideouts, and weapons pits used by the terror organization were destroyed during the airstrikes, the statement added.It also said the separatist terror group members were preparing for an attack on Turkish patrol and bases in the region.Airstrikes on PKK targets in northern Iraq, where the terror group has its main base in the Mt. Qandil region, near the Iranian border, have been carried out regularly since July 2015, when the PKK resumed its armed campaign.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and EU. In its terror campaign against Turkey, which has lasted for more than three decades, over 40,000 people have been killed, including women and children.The airstrikes take place amid the Turkish-led Operation Olive Branch across the Turkish border into northwestern Syria, targeting the threat of the Syrian branch of the PKK, the terrorist PYD/PKK.Turkish jets strike PKK/PYD terrorists in Afrin's Mount DarmikTurkish jets strike PKK targets in northern Iraq
Turkish jets destroy PKK targets in northern Iraq
“I see you as yielding”
In the messages sent from Imrali Jail, Öcalan said, "If the U.S. wants to, they can establish an army for us in six months.” He likened the process of establishing a terror state with an occupation chain to the French Revolution.
“We are ready to cooperate with you not only in Syria and Iraq, but in the reshaping of the entire Middle East,” Öcalan told McGurk.
The PKK ringleader often issued stern warnings to his terrorist followers.
A rocket fired by PYD/PKK terrorists in Syria hit Turkey’s border province of Kilis on Thursday amid the Turkish-led counter-terrorist operation in the northwestern Afrin region.According to Anadolu Agency correspondents in the region, the rocket hit an office building in the city center, injuring one.The injured civilian was brought to the state hospital while security officers secured the area.Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch on Jan. 20 to clear PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists from Afrin, northwestern Syria.Since the start of the operation, the PYD/PKK has targeted civilians in cross-border attacks on Turkish neighborhoods.According to the Turkish General Staff, Operation Olive Branch aims to establish security and stability along Turkey's borders and the region as well as protect Syrians from terrorist oppression and cruelty.The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey’s rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN Charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity.
PYD/PKK terrorists again target civilians in S.Turkey
“I see you as yielding, and if you continue in this way you will be struck down and Turkey will end you. If you remain in Afrin in this state, you will be defenseless against Turkey, which is surrounding you step by step. You do not know what you are up against,” Öcalan said.
The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The PKK has been conducting armed violence in the southeastern part of Turkey since 1984. More than 40,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the three-decade long conflict.
Four PKK terrorists were "neutralized" during an anti-terror operation in southeastern province of Diyarbakir, security sources said on Thursday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.According to the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to media, gendarmerie forces raided a house in the Lice district to apprehend the terrorists.The terrorists, attempting to flee by a vehicle, disobeyed warnings to stop and opened fire on security forces, the sources said.A senior PKK member Murat Ucer -- codename Eylul -- was among those neutralized. He was on the Interior Ministry's most wanted list.The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.Since then, it has been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including a number of women and children.
Four PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
At least three PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in an air operation early Friday in northern Iraq, according to a military source.The military generally uses the term "neutralize" to signify that the targets were killed.The air operation, launched in Iraq's Kani Rash region, came shortly after two Turkish soldiers were martyred and two others were wounded in an attack by PKK terrorists on the area Thursday.According to the military source, who wished to remain anonymous due to media restrictions, the PKK terrorists and their shelters and weapon emplacements were initially identified by drones.Anti-terror operations remain ongoing, the source added.Airstrikes on PKK targets in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, where the terror group has its main base in the Qandil region near the Iranian border, have been carried out regularly since July 2015, when the PKK resumed its armed campaign.The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the EU and the U.S. -- has killed more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians since taking up arms again.
Turkish jets 'neutralize' 3 PKK terrorists in Iraq