Turkish Soldiers Arrive in Suleymaniye

"Our friends and supplies have been returned. US officials expressed their sadness regarding the incident during the talks that we held together," said Eris.
He added that an official US-Turkish committee would be formed to investigate the incident. One of the detainees, an English businessman, Michael Todd is to be released upon the arrival of the English officials at Baghdad. It was stated that Todd when the English businessman was detained, he was just around and was going places when the incident happened.

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have had a significant presence in the region since 1995, primarily to monitor the activities of the terrorist organization, Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) as well as to improve relations with Kurdish groups. The TSK also serves a security function by combatting smuggling and protecting Turkmens living in the region.

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