Turkish soldier dies in PKK clash

June 20 2009 16:29:27

Turkish soldier dies in PKK clash

Hurriyet Daily News with wires

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Security forces launched an operation in the mountainous area in the central Anatolia after PKK terrorists kidnapped two civilians three days ago.

Clashes erupted during the operation in the province of Tunceli and a soldier died after being shot, the report said.

* Photo is an archive image.

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