Iraq to build border watchtowers to block PKK infiltration

The Iraqi government has announced plans to construct watchtowers along its 540-kilometer border with Turkey in order to prevent the infiltration of PKK terrorists. Iraqi Army Commander Gen. Muhsin Abdulhasan said that 28 towers will be built soon, adding that they will be staffed by 1,500 security officers. "When incidents occur, Turkish patrols will be alerted through an emergency signal," he added.