Ethnic Turks establish militia as Kurds consolidate power in northern Iraq
Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — Ethnic Turks have formed a militia in Iraq. Turkmens in northern Iraq announced they formed a militia to protect against rival ethnic groups in the Kirkuk area. They said the Shi’ite-led militia has mobilized hundreds of fighters and acquired weapons and equipment. “The Turkmen themselves have taken up arms to […]