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Turkey's militarized zones inside Iraq frustrate civilians

Turkey's expanding militarized zones in Iraq raise fears of invasion, frustrate civilians

Aired 12/30/2021

PBS News Hour

Turkey's militarized zones inside Iraq frustrate civilians

Clip: 12/30/2021 | 9m 20s

Turkey's expanding militarized zones in Iraq raise fears of invasion, frustrate civilians

For decades, Turkey has fought the PKK, a Kurdish separatist movement that's considered a terror organization by the U.S. The rebel group has sought refuge in northern Iraq. The Turks have established dozens of military bases on Iraqi soil and expanded military activities in the Middle East. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn gained exclusive access to Turkish-controlled parts of northern Iraq.

Aired 12/30/2021

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