Most wanted PKK terrorist neutralized in northern Iraq
A wanted senior PKK terrorist was killed in a Turkish anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, reports said Monday.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:10 | 04 November 2019
- Modified Date: 10:11 | 04 November 2019
A PKK terrorist in Turkey's most wanted list was neutralized in northern Iraq, a security source said on Monday.
Müsluh Ike, a senior PKK terrorist code-named Tekoşer Zagros, was neutralized in a joint operation in Metina region of northern Iraq by Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), said the source anonymously due to restriction on speaking to media.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
Ike, so-called person in-charge of Metina region, joined the organization in the 90s and was the instigator of many actions held in southeastern Hakkari's Şemdinli and Çukurca districts, the source added.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.
The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union.
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