TO THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1. The Turkish state army started to carry out a military operation in the area of Bagok. The military operation, which covered the areas of Sarincej, Dagiki (Xirbe Miska), Ucyol (Bederiye), Eskihisar (Marine) and Tibek (Badibe)/Bagok, have had pulled back without any result on 27^th of March.

2. On 30^th of April, 2010, the Turkish state army started a military operation against the surrounding area of the villageof Tibek (Badibe) and the Hill of Diren. The military operation pulled back on the night of 31^st April, without any results.

The Press Liasion Center – HPG

5 April 2010