HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

To The Public and The Press

1. On the 20th of October,2009, a military operation have started in the areas of Bemane, Cemheske and the village of Setkare-Beytussebap-Sırnak. The military operation is still continuing.

2. Turkish army continue their attacks against the Medya Defence Areas.  Since the 20th of October, 2009, the areas of Merganis, Petrot and Bircela in Zap area, have been  shelling and bombarding by the turkish army. In the area of Bircela is stil continuing while a fire started as a result of the bombardment is burning the area.

21 October 2009

The Press Liasion Centre of HPG