Turkey

Iraq Reinforces the North

Kurdish and US sources report Iraqi forces mobilizing at the frontiers of the Kurdish-controlled areas.

22 Feb 05

Given the huge risks, Riyadh will defer its decision on supporting a US-led war until the final moment.

22 Feb 05

Turkey is pressing the United States for guarantees to block a Kurdish federal entity in northern Iraq.

22 Feb 05

People in Iraq are fearful of war, and hopeful for change.

22 Feb 05

In the final moments, Kurds are moving back from the front line, remembering past fiascos and hoping this time will be different.

22 Feb 05

Caught between its American alliance and widespread anti-Americanism, Saudi leaders oppose the war officially but assist US forces all the same.

22 Feb 05

Kurds are expecting the quiet of recent days to be broken by the opening of the northern front.

22 Feb 05

Signing of historic document said to have been held up by Shia objection to key clause.

22 Feb 05

Kurdish advances into key oil cities have raised alarms in Ankara over a possible Kurdish political entity in Iraq.

22 Feb 05

By Yildirim Turker in Istanbul (ICR No. 15, 17-April-03)

22 Feb 05

Support local journalists