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Protesters storm Turkish base after civilian deaths in airstrikes

Protesters storm Turkish base after civilian deaths in airstrikes
Protesters storm Turkish base after civilian deaths in airstrikes

2019-01-26 00:00:00 - From: Rudaw


ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Protesters have stormed a Turkish base in Shiladze, in Duhok province’s Amedi region. 

They are protesting Turkish airstrikes that have killed at least six civilians this week. Protesters appear to have started a fire in the base.

Two people have been wounded in the protests. 

Turkey frequently launches airstrikes against alleged PKK positions in the Kurdistan Region.

Reporting from Nasir Ali

This is a developing story…