August 2003
At least 5 killed in armed clash between Kurdish separatist rebels and Turkish army
An armed clash in southeastern Turkey resulted in the deaths of at least 5 individuals, including Turkish soldiers and Kurdish rebels. This incident follows a…
Turkish Foreign Minister: Decision on Sending Turkish Soldiers to Iraq Will Be with Parliament
The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that the deployment of Turkish troops to Iraq will be decided by Parliament. Turkey may send peacekeepers, but they will…
Iraq Begins Exporting Oil from Southern Fields via Turkey - 2003-08-13
Iraq has started exporting oil from its southern fields to Turkey for the first time since the war, leading to a drop in global oil…
Kurdistan Workers' Party Rejects Government's Proposal for Amnesty for Kurdish Fighters
The Kurdistan Workers' Party has rejected a government proposal for amnesty for its fighters and threatened to end a unilateral ceasefire if Turkey does not…
Hospitalization of Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, in a Clinic in the USA - 2003-08-07
Heydar Aliyev, the 80-year-old President of Azerbaijan, has been hospitalized in the USA and is reported to be in stable condition. His health has reportedly…
Attack by Unknown Individuals on Police Station in Turkey - 2003-08-06
An attack on a police station in southeastern Turkey resulted in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to another. The assailants used grenades…
Turkish President Signs Bill for Kurdish Rebels' Amnesty - 2003-08-06
The Turkish President has signed an amnesty bill aimed at encouraging Kurdish rebels to surrender. Those not involved in violent attacks will receive amnesty, while…
Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, to Receive Treatment in the USA
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, has been discharged from a military hospital in Turkey and is traveling to the USA for treatment. He has…
Conditional Presence of Turkish Forces in Iraq - 2003-08-01
Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul announced that the deployment of Turkish troops to Iraq is contingent on the approval of the Iraqi people. Turkish intelligence…
Explosion of Two Bombs in a Building Belonging to the Turkish Ministry of Justice - 2003-08-01
Two bombs exploded in a Turkish Ministry of Justice building, injuring 17 police officers, two seriously. A leftist organization claimed responsibility, highlighting ongoing security challenges…