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In that case, can we then draw the conclusion that US is giving PKK all these weapons for a purpose beyond fighting ISIS?
by mengibar10 9y ago
In that case, can we then draw the conclusion that US is giving PKK all these weapons for a purpose beyond fighting ISIS?
- riku_iki 9y agoAre all kurds members of PKK? Is there any evidence that US is giving these weapons specifically to PKK?
- mengibar10 9y agoAbsolutely not. Especially support for PKK diminished recently after they sabotaged peace process. During the talks Kurds in southeast of Turkey has seen what it would be like of truce. Unfortunately PKK saw an opportunity in Syria and upped the bargain and started playing hard again. After they killed 2 police officers (in their homes) state went after them like no before. Evidence, yes. Even Turkish government give serial numbers of captured weapons. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13928634 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1392863...
- riku_iki 9y agoCaptured weapons is not evidence of direct supply. ISIS uses all kinds of american and russian weapons, but it doesn't mean it is supported by those countries.
- mengibar10 9y agoPKK and YPG are two names for one organization operating in bordering countries. Captured PKK terrorists tell that they were fighting for YPG. You should seek and read these stories for yourself. But if you only read media holding exclusive rights for credibility of course it's difficult to find such stories. Especially when you know a Western language only it's difficult for you to get a balanced information.
- icebraining 9y agoCui bono? Seems like it would just push Turkey into the hands of Russia and Iran.