TO THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC

1. On the 11^th of November, 2009, the Turkish State Army carried out a military operation with thousands of soldiers in the area of Bilika/Cudi. The military operation have been pulled back on the same night with no results.

2. On the 6^th of November, 2009, the Turkish State Army have carried out a military operation in the area, which is in between the army stations of Sitilina, Harbi and Gole in Omeryan/Mardin. The military operation have pulled back after searcing the area intensively, on the 10^th of November.  Yet, they left hidden units for more search and ambushes in the operation area.

The Press Liasion Centre – HPG

12 November, 2009