Turkey OKs Use Of Base For Troop Changes

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The American military has begun using an air base in southern Turkey for a massive rotation of troops in and out of Iraq, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday in a sign of improved U.S.-Turkish relations.

Turkey's granting permission to use its Incirlik air base marks a sharp contrast to last year, when the country _ opposed to the invasion to oust Saddam Hussein _ refused to allow U.S. troops on its territory for the war against its southern neighbor.

It also comes as NATO-ally Turkey is increasingly eager to win favor with the United States amid concerns over Iraqi Kurdish demands for greater autonomy in oil-rich northern Iraq.

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Note: Could a nerd please fix this link so it will work for people that long links don't work for? Thanks.

[ConcernedCanuk]

1. Hmmm - the Kurds will love this ! - ( fixed Link too)

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From the Article:

Turkish officials could not be reached Sunday. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said Friday there was "nothing new" at the base but said Incirlik "has been used and will be used, because the transportation of certain soldiers is more secure through Incirlik."

A U.S. spokesman at Incirlik refused to comment about the rotations Sunday, citing security concerns.

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Security concerns you bet

The Kurds will have their ears and eyes wide open

Hope the US don't expect a peacefull "ballet" !

(ps for Ductape wasn't cuz it was a long link, it was that little " } " at the END of the link)

[KoKo]

2. How long did it take to "trash" the Kurds again? No wonder Saddam

called Bush "son of the Snake." Dirty dealing and "a stab in the back" are what the Bush Dynasty is known for. Ask anyone they've dealt with.

Ask Paul O'Neil.