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Iraqi Kurdistan demands end to Turkey's military offensive
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visits Turkish troops at the border with Iraq, in Hakkari province, Turkey

IRAQI KURDISTAN’s parliament demanded an end to Turkey’s military actions on Saturday as opposition to Ankara’s latest offensive in the region continues to grow.

Turkey insists it is targeting the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) with its attacks.

But in a statement, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) called for political dialogue after the killing of civilians.

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