VOL. XLVI

No 8

24-February-2003

IRAQ

Kirkuk Output Faces Possible Disruption As Turkey Seeks To Defend North Iraq Interests

Crude oil output from Kirkuk (600,000-700,000 b/d) could face disruptions resulting from Turkish action to secure what it sees as its interests in northern Iraq. In particular, Turkey is determined to stop Kurdish groups entering Kirkuk and has said it will, if necessary, use force to stop this happening. Any military action between Turkish and Kurdish forces in the area,...