TO THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1- On 14th of October, at around 13:00 hours, the Turkish state army launched a military operation against the villages of Yeste and Kewarexe/Omerli/Mardin. The activities of the enemy still continues in the area.

2- On 13th of October, the Turkish state army launched a military operation with ambushes in between the districts of Lice and Kulp/Amed. In this operation, the contras are also searching the area under the false clothings of hunters.

3- On 12th of October, the Turkish state army launched a military operation with also the participation of special forces, Village-guards and Contras, in the area of Sehit Kendal, in between the districts of Hazro and Silvan/Amed. Military operation still continues.

4- On 14th of October, in between 06:00-07:00 and 19:00-21:00 hours, the Turkish state army carried obus and mortar attacks on the Hill of Xerip and the area of Ava Guze/Haftanin.

The Press Liaison Centre - HPG

15/10/2010