Althalus Posted June 20, 2003 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2003 ANKARA (AFP) - Police in southeastern Turkey raided a playhouse to seize a multi-coloured screen showing a little too much red, green and yellow -- traditional Kurdish separatist colours -- it was reported. Tuesday's raid in the town of Hakkari came after a teacher watching a play rehearsal told police of the screen, used as part of the scenery, the liberal Radikal daily said. The three colours are those of the banner of a Kurdish rebel movement, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which led a 15-year armed campaign for self-rule in Turkey's southeast. Displaying such colours has often led to accusations of propaganda and support for the rebels. View: Full Article | Source: Yahoo News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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