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Chopper crash in Iraq exposes ‘secret air corridor’ of US-backed Kurdish groups: Report
According to Turkish sources, these helicopters – a total of four units – were rented from a local company by the #US government and given to the #PUK. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
According to Turkish sources, these helicopters – a total of four units – were rented from a local company by the #US government and given to the #PUK. thecradle.co/article-view/2…
“Such flights could only happen with the knowledge of the US govt since US forces control the Syrian & Iraqi territory,” the Turkish sources said, adding that the crash has exposed “a secret air corridor to transport senior members of the PKK between Iraq & Syria.” 
“These flights have been continuing for the past two years, but they were unregistered … thecradle.co/article-view/2…
Democratic Union Party (#PYD) Presidential Committee Member, Foza Yusif: "Cooperation between Kurdish forces and parties is very important. We will support all the works carried out by the #PUK in this regard and we will carry out these works together."
PYD Official: "We drew attention to the role of the PUK for national unity. We can say that the enemy is waging a very dirty war to divide the Kurdish people and Kurdistan and start a conflict."
PYD Official: "We expressed that we are ready to play a role to protect the gains, especially the gains of Başûr (Iraqi Kurdistan). In the future, some studies will be carried out within the framework of the national strategy."
#Iraq: Unofficial election results show big loss for SOL of former PM Maliki. Also lost big time is al-Hikma of S. Ammar al-Hakim. Sadr Movement’s alliance strategy succeeded in adding more gains to those guaranteed by traditional loyalty. (1)
PM Abadi is a close winner, thanks to incumbency factor, use of gov. resources, & alliance wiyh big fish. But still, nowhere near how Maliki performed with same advantages in 2014. PM Abadi will need to make very painful compromises to secure 2nd term. (2)
The Fath (PMFs) coalition performed as expected. Popularity acquired by fighting against ISIS paid off very handsomely. Along with the Sadr Movement, they will have a special seat at the negotiation table. (3)
1) A MONUMENTAL DAY: The #KDP has FULLY WITHDRAWN from #Sinjar. I'm completely SPEECHLESS—(well, not completely): Bye-bye KDP!
#Yazidi #Iraq
#Yazidi #Iraq
2) After over 3 years of fighting for this outcome, the #Yazidi community has finally scored a major victory in reclaiming their homeland.
3) After #Peshmerga withdrew from Kirkuk yesterday (for which the PUK was hit w/ blame), the effect continues in KDP-controlled areas today.
