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Turkish forces at Iraq border. Targets: Musul and Kerkuk as starters...

I did not come across the Kurdish problem before the break-up of the Ottoman Empire. Unfortunately, the 1920 Treaty of Sevres, which created the modern states of Iraq, Syria and Kuwait, completely ignored the Kurdish population resulting in the Kurdistan region of the Ottomans ending up being shared by Turkey, Syria and Iraq. This was because the British & the French (Victors over the Ottomans) had no love or regard for the indigenous population and acted only to preserve their national interests. Currently there are movements in nearly all the Kurdish regions for independence or at least for the local self-government.

Needless to remind that Turkey had come under international criticism for doing nothing to stop ISIS attack on the Kurdish town of Kobani in Syria. At that time Turkish gov’t claimed that she did not want to violate Syria’s sovereignty. However Erdogan gov't changed her stance a year later and joined the war against the ISIS.

IMO officially joining the war against ISIS gives Turkey the cover it needs to also bomb the Kurdish separatist’s strongholds along the Syria -Turkish border. Washington appears to be willing to ignore attacks on Kurds because the US wants access to the Incirlik airbase, useful for bombing ISIS inside Iraq.

Current military move may also be intended as a warning to the Iraqi Kurds voting in the forthcoming referendum on whether there should be a separate state of Kurdistan or not. Since majority of Kurds live in Turkey; undoubtedly success of the Kurdish fighters in Syria against ISIS and a yes vote in the referendum would have the alarm bells ringing in Ankara because the Turkish apprehension that an independent Kurdish state across the border will incite insurrection inside Turkey is genuine.
 
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I did not come across the Kurdish problem before the break-up of the Ottoman Empire. Unfortunately, the 1920 Treaty of Sevres, which created the modern states of Iraq, Syria and Kuwait, completely ignored the Kurdish population resulting in the Kurdistan region of the Ottomans ending up being shared by Turkey, Syria and Iraq. This was because the British & the French (Victors over the Ottomans) had no love or regard for the indigenous population and acted only to preserve their national interests. Currently there are movements in nearly all the Kurdish regions for independence or at least for the local self-government.

Needles to remind that Turkey had come under international criticism for doing nothing to stop ISIS attack on the Kurdish town of Kobani in Syria. At that time Turkish gov’t claimed that she did not want to violate Syria’s sovereignty. However Erdogan gov't changed her stance a year later and joined the war against the ISIS.

IMO officially joining the war against ISIS gives Turkey the cover it needs to also bomb the Kurdish separatist’s strongholds along the Syria -Turkish border. Washington appears to be willing to ignore attacks on Kurds because the US wants access to the Incirlik airbase, useful for bombing ISIS inside Iraq.

Current military move may also be intended as a warning to the Iraqi Kurds voting in the forthcoming referendum on whether there should be a separate state of Kurdistan or not. Since majority of Kurds live in Turkey; undoubtedly success of the Kurdish fighters in Syria against ISIS and a yes vote in the referendum would have the alarm bells ringing in Ankara because the Turkish apprehension that an independent Kurdish state across the border will incite insurrection inside Turkey is genuine.

It's not a Kurdish or any -ish problem!!! It's the move to capitulate Turkey via creating an enclave for mercenary proxy terrorist legions collected from all over the world!!! And, it won't be allowed!!! The Turkish parliament has called for an emergency session to chalk out plans in the case of the referendum. It's an existential problem for Turkey. As per 1926 Ankara agreement any changes in the political landscape in the Northern Iraq may induce Turkey's intervention as she is a guarantor country. Last time, with only 70 cents in the treasury Northern Cyprus was liberated as she was a guarantor there too!!! Elhamdulillah, staffs have changed little bit in favor of Turkey!!!! And, today is the 175th birth anniversary of Ulu Hakan Sultan Abdul Hamid Han (RA). In Pak terms, it's "now or never" and "direct action" blended together with "eating grass"!!! Hodri Meydan....

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Turkish tanks at the 0th point of the Iraqi border. Some border gates have been closed for regular traffic.
 
Where can one find this agreement,official documents?
Just quoting from the Turkish media, talk shows, historians etc. Musul reminded highly contested for even the British/French acknowledged that Turkey was being given a highly unfair deal. Kemal Pasha was also adamant on Musul. With Ankara agreement Turkey's claim was put in writing to make a closure. Now that they are breaking the seal Turkey's composure can't be expected....
 
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According to my understanding, Turkey did have strong objections over losing Mosul to the Allies. British gov’t however turned down the Turkish objections including the one for the plebiscite in Mosul and insisted that Mosul was part of Iraq which was her domain. The issue ended up in the League of Nations, which endorsed the British view and the region of the Vilayet of Mosul became part of Iraq.

The issue remained dormant until Saddam Hussein lost control of Iraq to the Kurds following defeat in the Gulf war. It was then the Mosul issue resurfaced in the Turkish press. My info comes from the literature published by the British who were the victors and it may only reflect the British point of view. Nevertheless the fact remains that since 1919, almost 100 years, Mosul and the surrounding Kurdish areas have not been part of the Turkish State.
 
The Turkish side looks dead serious. Today (09-22-17) the national security council is convened. The decision will be forwarded to the National Assembly, convened at an emergency basis, for the mandate. By 25th, the day of referendum, entire 2nd Army will be ready for entering into the Northern Iraq to reclaim what has always been rightfully Turkey's, but lost to the deceits, conspiracies, diplomacy and arm twisting. The Turkish armored and mobile infantry units are incessantly exercising at the 0th point. Needless to say, Turkey has compulsory military training for all able bodied males, and if necessary a general mobilization can be ordered!!! For a historical note, the Ottoman population was ~20m during WW1; now, Elhamdulillah it's ~80m . Let's see what the proxy traitors can field from their legions of mercenaries!!!! Verily, if Allah-u Azimushshan open a door it can't be closed; if HE doses a door it can't be opened...

La Galibe Illallah....

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I really would like to know if this agreement(document) exist,if it does,we have a right to annex Mosul and Kirkuk the minute the KRG declares independence.

"Türkiye, ulusal güvenlik meselesi konusunda, uluslararası ulusal anlaşmalardan, ikili anlaşmalardan doğan haklarını kullanmakta kararlıdır, tereddüt göstermez. Nedir bu anlaşmalar? Lozan Anlaşması, Madde 3, Madde 16. 1926 Ankara Anlaşması, 1946 Türkiye ile Irak Arasında Dostluk, İyi Komşuluk Anlaşması ve 1983 Türkiye-Irak Sınır Güvenliği ve İşbirliği Anlaşması. Kısacası işin özü şudur: Gerek Suriye'de gerekse Irak'ta mevcut statülerde, bu devletlerin statülerinde değişikliğe gidecek herhangi bir girişim, anlaşmalardan doğan haklarımız çerçevesinde Türkiye'nin hiçbir zaman kabul etmeyeceği bir sonuçtur. Bunun gereği de yapılacaktır."
- Binali Yildirim
 
"Türkiye, ulusal güvenlik meselesi konusunda, uluslararası ulusal anlaşmalardan, ikili anlaşmalardan doğan haklarını kullanmakta kararlıdır, tereddüt göstermez. Nedir bu anlaşmalar? Lozan Anlaşması, Madde 3, Madde 16. 1926 Ankara Anlaşması, 1946 Türkiye ile Irak Arasında Dostluk, İyi Komşuluk Anlaşması ve 1983 Türkiye-Irak Sınır Güvenliği ve İşbirliği Anlaşması. Kısacası işin özü şudur: Gerek Suriye'de gerekse Irak'ta mevcut statülerde, bu devletlerin statülerinde değişikliğe gidecek herhangi bir girişim, anlaşmalardan doğan haklarımız çerçevesinde Türkiye'nin hiçbir zaman kabul etmeyeceği bir sonuçtur. Bunun gereği de yapılacaktır."
- Binali Yildirim
http://sam.baskent.edu.tr/belge/Lozan_TR.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Ankara
https://www.tbmm.gov.tr/tutanaklar/...tbmmc029/kanuntbmmc029/kanuntbmmc02905130.pdf
I dont see any rights on Mosul or Kirkuk written down in case of Iraq or Syria cease to exist so,what rights are people talking about?
 
Turkish National Security Council decision - if the Northern Iraq goes to referendum despite all the warnings Turkey will defend her rights emanating from bilateral and international agreements concerning the guarantee to preserve the unitarian set-up of Iraq.

Translation: in the case of referendum, military intervention from the Turkish side is inevitable for the Northern Iraq is the home of Kurds, Turkmens and Arabs. And, it can't be allowed to be the breeding ground and launching pads for terrorists to fight proxy wars against Turkey.

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