(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 20
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
The Turkish Armed Forces are thoroughly monitoring the events in northern Iraq, following the referendum in the Kurdish autonomy of Iraq, Hulusi Akar, head of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, said.
Akar said that the Turkish Armed Forces are ready to repel any threat that may arise on the border with Iraq.
Earlier, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Haider Al-Abadi ordered security forces to ensure the safety at military bases and state facilities in the Kirkuk province.
The authorities of the Kurdish autonomy of Iraq had announced about the offensive of government forces in Kirkuk.
The Kurdish autonomy of Iraq held the so-called independence referendum Sept. 25. The referendum wasn't recognized by the international community.
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