content tagged with Daglica battle

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released from Custody

Eight Hostage Soldiers Released from Custody

At the first hearing of the eight soldiers taken hostage and then released by the PKK, the court decided to release them all pending trial. After more than two months, the soldiers are reunited with their families.

4 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

"Flag of Blood" Inspired by Biology Class

The biology curriculum includes an experiment where pupils determine their blood group. Health activist Sütlas has criticised the dangers of such projects.

17 January 2008 Gökçe Gündüç

"Traitor Soldiers" in Prison, Commander at Wedding

New documents show that serious errors were made in the battle in Daglica, where 12 soldiers died and eight soldiers were kidnapped.

15 January 2008 Mehmet Baransu

Return Poisoned for Hostage Soldiers

Return Poisoned for Hostage Soldiers

Taken hostage on 21 October 2007 by the PKK, released on 4 November and then arrested on their return to Turkey, the eight soldiers are facing heavy sentences.

7 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü