AIR FORCE FEAT
BREAKS POWER OF SHEIK. (British Official TT 'ire!css.) RUGBY, June 27. The Colonial Office confirms news received that, as the result of action taken by the British Royal Air Force, and a close advance by Iraq troops, the Sheik of Barzan has surrendered to the Commander of Turkish Forces, who were also co-operating on the border' north of Zaita. The Sheik lias sent a message expressing his' wish to -make his submission to the Iraq Government.
The Damn operations nave now closed with this breaking of flic power of the Sheik, who was notorious for oppression and tyranny. The Colonial Office states the rapidity and success of this achievement was due primarily to the gallantry and efficiency of the British Air Force, who put up a magnificent performance in most dangerous and difficult country. Great credit was also due to the Traq Army and police fer occupying unexplored territory in remote mountainous regions in the face of fierce opposition from the Sheik’s fanatical followers, and without arousing the hostilitv of the great mass of the Kurdish ‘population. The inhabitants have now willingly accepted the regular administration.
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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1932, Page 5
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