SHARP FIGHTING
THE REBELLION IN KURDISTAN. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright). (The Times.) LONDON, March 11. The Constantinople correspondent of The Times says that the Kurdish revolt appears to have broken out afresh. There was sharp fighting around Diarbeker. The rebels during the night advanced in three columns, totalling 5000, led by Sheik Said. The fighting lasted all night long and was bloody. One column penetrated the town, but was eventually expelled and pursued by the cavalry. Elsewhere attacks seem to have failed. There were considerable rebel casualties. Documents found showed the intention to proclaim a kingdom of Kurdistan after the capture of the town. The Government is sending reinforcements. The rebels seem to be a stronger organisation than at first realised
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Southland Times, Issue 19501, 16 March 1925, Page 7
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