War News From Kurdistan

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War News From Kurdistan

Dersim

There have been major troop movements in Dersim province for about a week
now. In particular in Ovacik, around 1,000 Turkish army troops have been
assembled together. There are helicopters and fighter jets in Ovacik,
Pulumur, Hozat, and Cemisgezek. In Ovacik, military bases are being set up
near the villages of Koyungolu and Gozeler. There are no figures yet
available concerning clashes with guerrilla forces.

Mardin

During clashes between the Turkish army and units of the People's Liberation
Army of Kurdistan (ARGK), the ARGK were able to confiscate materials from
the army. Further information is not yet available.

Diyarbakir

In Lice (Diyarbakir), Genc (Bingol), and Palu (Elazig), the Turkish army
launched major operations starting on March 17. These operations are
continuing. A large number of village guards are taking part in the
operations. Accoding to reports, 8 peasants were arrested in Hezan and
Derxust villages in Diyarbakir province, but their identities are not 
yet known.

(Source: Kurdistan-Rundbrief, Nr. 7, Vol. 10, 8.4.1997)

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