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Turkey's expanding militarized zones in Iraq raise fears of invasion, frustrate civilians

PBS News Hour - World

English - December 30, 2021 23:35 - 17.4 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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For decades, Turkey has fought the PKK, a Kurdish separatist movement that's considered a terror organization by the U.S. The rebel group has sought refuge in northern Iraq. The Turks have established dozens of military bases on Iraqi soil and expanded military activities in the Middle East. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn gained exclusive access to Turkish-controlled parts of northern Iraq. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders