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Turkish Drone Strike in Northern Iraq Kills Two Journalists

Attack targeted vehicle near Sulaimaniya; conflicting reports on whether victims were PKK members or media professionals.

  • Two female journalists from Sterk TV were confirmed dead in the strike.
  • Kurdish authorities initially reported the attack targeted PKK members.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani condemned the strike as unjustified and a violation of sovereignty.
  • Reporters Without Borders labeled the region increasingly dangerous for journalists.
  • Turkey has not commented on the specific incident but regularly targets PKK militants in the area.
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