Posted on 04/18/2017 10:23:15 AM PDT by Texas Fossil
AKP is preparing for an extensive attack on the Kurdish Freedom Movement with support from the KDP.
Recently, intelligence institutions, Turkish authorities, Iran and KDP have had several meetings. According to reports, there is a preparation for an extensive attack on PKK-held Medya Defense Zones by the end of April by AKP’s demand.
The MİT Undersecretary first inspected the forces in Bashiqa and then he met with Masrur Barzani. Later, he met with KDP administrations in Hewler. An extensive war on Medya Defense Zones and Shengal were decided on in these meetings.
TSK WILL CREATE A LINE OF ATTACK ON THE AMEDIYE LINE
The Turkish state is attempting to create an attack line from Bamerni to lower Amediye and Balayiye to Akre over KDP. On the other hand, the Turkish state wants to settle their soldiers in Bamerni, Amediye and Şiledize to open a line of attack in the beginning and then expand the line of attack to Akre from there.
In this one month, there have been frequent deployments of weapons and soldiers to Şırnak’s Silopi district. After the deployment, many heavy weapons are reported to be directed to the Bashiqa camp. Similarly, there are reports that there have been additional deployments to Turkish military bases in Kanimasi, Bamerni and Batufa.
1200-PEOPLE SPECIAL FORCE DEMANDED FROM KDP
According to the agreements, the Qandil area will be bombed by Turkish jet fighters continuously for 3 days. After the bombings, the Zakho line in question will be taken under control. They will attempt to control the area in fragments and advance towards Akre from there. After the bombing, there will be landings in 17 spots and operations will start. According to the information gathered, KDP forces and Southern Kurdistan administrations were asked to provide a 1200 people special force.
ATTEMPTS TO CREATE A BASIS
KDP media and the Turkish state are serving stories of a great attack on Qandil, Shengal and Girê Sipî. For example, there have been stories like “PKK forcibly evacuates Akre villages”, “PKK digs tunnels along the border line” or “The people of Shengal don’t want PKK”.
WHAT WILL THE INTERNATIONAL POWERS DO?
The international institutions’ and powers’ approach to such a plan is a point of interest. Several months ago, the Turkish state wanted to enter Girê Sipî again. The US forces put up their flags there, and caused the Turkish state to step back. Similarly, during the approach of Turkish state allied gangs towards Manbij, US and Russia placed their forces there and made the Turkish state step back.
On Sunday they succeeded in stealing the Referendum.
Now, they already have plans in place to begin war on those who opposed them on a larger scale. (with the approval and involvement of the Iraq KDP? Headshake)
Welcome to Fascist Islamists Turkey. /sarcasm (sort of)
Barzani
(who has become a tyrant in Iraqi Kurdistan (he won’t allow his opponents in the Iraqi Kurdistan parliament into Erbil, where the parliaments meets - effectively putting the parliament in recess, involuntarily)
is selling Kurdish interests for his own, obtaining support from Erdogan and the Mullahs in Tehran for his supremacy in Iraqi Kurdistan. In the process he will aid Erdogan and the Mullahs in Tehran as they war on Barzani’s opponents among the Kurds.
From what I see, it appears as you describe.
I am told by friends that I don’t understand tribalism. Still think I do, as much as I want to.
It is most unfortunate alignment.
Unfortunate for U.S., Israel, non-Islamist Turks, many Syrians and certainly for North Syrian Kurds (who I have great respect and fondness for. Yes, I know they are communal.
I would guess that Erdogan would be looking for a way to exploit his new power in Turkey, to shape the region for the future. Things are in an historic state of flux right now - likely to settle out over the next several months, as ISIS is defeated. I am looking for him to make a military move somewhere.
It makes sense that he would strike PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan. He can operate there - they have had their forces in Bashiqa for years, and no one made them leave. Iraqi Kurdistan is seriously talking about independence from Iraq after ISIS falls - they would need military support of a larger power to deter Baghdad for that to happen.
The current KDP leaders of Iraqi Kurdistan would probably like their PKK political competition cleared out before a post-independence election. After things settle in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava), large PKK-allied forces from there will be freed up to potentially pursue political domination in Iraqi Kurdistan - a treat that the current leaders there must take very seriously.
Turkey has conducted such sweeps before in the area, and the PKK has survived. It might be wise for them to slip this punch, and avoid the direct confrontation that the Turks might be seeking, but they likely know better how to handle this kind of threat. The timing is kind of critical, as the future of the region will be setting into a new order.
I am really concerned that Erdogan might even embark on a growingly genocidal oppression against Kurds and political opponents within Turkey. If he continues to follow the Nazi template of consolidating power, mass concentration camps followed closely after achieving Executive power (just done) and declaring a state of emergency (previously done).
“Yes, I know they are communal.”
Given the Kurds history of constant rule and/or suppression by others, it’s hard for to me imagine NOT being communal, if I were a Kurd. I think you’d agree.
If I were to give up “the easy life” here in my later years, and devote myself to something totally outside myself, I’d probably choose the Kurdish people.
Regardless of political philosophies, I think Liberty is derived in natural law not just in the individual sense but in the Liberty to identify as a people and seek advancement, protection and security of that identity too.
Absolutely agree. My ancestors did too, and they never knew anything about Kurds.
They came here to the middle of the Big Nothing to be left alone to live their lives in peace. And have since 1889. Only exceptions have been US wars.
“I am really concerned that Erdogan might “
I believe your “concerns” are well founded.
Erdogan will play the genocide card as soon as he thinks he can get away with it. Turkey has a long history of doing that every time the Islamist (current term for old element) are in total control.
You may be being too kind to Barzani. I would love to see Iraq’s Kurds and Syrian Kurds form a powerful alliance under US and Russian umbrella. I see almost no hope for that happening. Iraq’s Kurds are too close to Iran and Turkey. An alliance built on quicksand. Syrian Kurds are strongly allied with PKK. Because of their help since ISIS came to power.
Almost nothing imaginable will bridge that, in my opinion.
“Almost nothing imaginable will bridge that, in my opinion.”
It is possible.
Kurds have been at each others throats for a long time. like others in the Mid East, they take turns allying with and attacking each of the various Kurdish groups.
Politics is rough over there, but common Kurdish nationalism is a strong popular sentiment.
I hope you are right. The river between them is very wide.
It will be the best shot at a nation they have had since WWI.
Not sure it will even get off the ground.
US interest in Israel is major contributor to backing the Syrian Element. I sure hope it happens.
Guess we shall see. It won’t happen unless both Russia and US back it. (in my opinion)
Turkey Ping
Just one more question.
The “Big Nothing? I’m not familiar with the reference or it’s meaning.
Very sparsely populated area between Ft. Worth and Lubbock, TX. Guys from Dallas refer to it as the Big Nothing.
County I live in has less than 6,000 people in it.
Where I live is near a lot of well know ranches.
6666’s, Wagoner, Swensons, Sloans, Matthews, etc.
I drove US 84 from Sweetwater (TX) to Santa Rosa (NM) in 1971 on my trip from Fort Gordon to Fort Lewis. Coming from heavily populated New Jersey, I was astonished by the flatness and vast emptiness of the area.
I have a baby brother who works in Abilene and lives on a ranchete in Clyde. Never been to his place yet, but hope to sometime late this year or next year.
Let me know when you do. I would like to meet you. It is within easy driving range for me.
Yes, I love the open country, clear skies and horizons you can see. Smile.
While I am in Texas, I plan to look at Waco. It is one of the areas I am looking at relocating to - out of the Northeast. I’ll get in Touch and try to see you.
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