September 2003
Turkey's National Security Council Reviewed Deployment of Troops to Iraq - 2003-09-19
Turkey's National Security Council is considering a U.S. request to send troops to Iraq, with the government willing to deploy over 10,000 soldiers. However, there…
The United States Calls for Turkish Soldiers to Join Multinational Forces in Iraq - 2003-09-15
The U.S. is advocating for Turkish soldiers to join multinational forces in Iraq, aiming to alleviate Kurdish opposition. Colin Powell acknowledges the sensitivities involved but…
Possibility of Deploying Turkish Soldiers to Iraq - 2003-09-04
U.S. and Turkish officials are discussing the potential deployment of Turkish troops to Iraq, with Turkey proposing to send over 10,000 soldiers. This initiative aims…
Kurdistan Workers' Party Ends Four-Year Ceasefire with Government
The PKK has ended a four-year ceasefire with the Turkish government, demanding a choice between peace and war. Abdullah Öcalan indicated that he would not…
Negotiations Between the Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe and the Turkish Defense Minister - 2003-09-02
General James Jones of the U.S. has arrived in Turkey to discuss the potential deployment of Turkish troops to Iraq as peacekeepers amid public protests.…