Although you will hear about terrorist activity in Turkey, it would be more accurate to say that-with over 37,000 people killed since 1984 in violent encounters with the PKK and the rest of the happy gang-the situation is better summed up as an ongoing civil war. The group with the most bucks and bullets is the PKK who, despite their leftist leanings, make some decent change babysitting drugs coming from the East and have a Smack 'R' Us franchise in Europe. They have a big enough allowance to afford a satellite lease and a TV station, so business must be good (also see the Kurdistan chapter). You may be wondering why the Turkish government doesn't bang on about the supposed PKK involvement in drugs. The reason is that more than a few Turkish politicians are involved in it themselves, not to mention the Kurdish tribal chieftains, who are paid handsomely to fight the PKK in the southeast of the country. But keep that quiet, okay?
The authors and publishers assume no liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try any of the activities or actions discussed in this site. This book is intended for background information only. ©2000 Robert Young Pelton. All rights reserved. This material is not to be reproduced or transmitted without the written permission of Pelton & Associates, Inc.
for more information see our official disclaimer