The Near East

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 151, 29 June 1932, Page 7

The Near East

TURBULENT TRIBESMEN BRITAIN KEEPING ORDER [ British Official Wireless.] Received June 28, 5.5 p.m. RUGBY, June 27. The Colonial Office confirms the news that as a result of an action by the Royal Air Force and the close advance of Iraq troops, Sheik Baran surrendered to Commander Turkin’s forces cooperating on the border north of Zaita. I’he Sheik sent a message expressing a wish to submit to tho Iraq Government, and the operations of this leader, notorious for his oppression and ty'•anny, have now closed. The Colonial Office states that the rapidity and success of this achievement is due primarily to the gallantry and efficiency of tho Air Force, who put up a magnificent performance in most dangerous and difficult country. Great credit is also due to the Iraq Army and the police for occupying un

explored territory in remote mountainous regions in the face of fierce opposition from the Shiek’s fanatical followers, and without arousing the hostility of the great mass of the Kurdish population. The inhabitants have willingly accepted the regular administration.

Replying to Parliamentary questions regarding raids from Abyssinia into Sudanese territory, and the discussions between British and Abyssinian representatives thereon at Gambeila, the Foreign Secretary said that the Gambeila meeting had produced satisfactory results. Most of the categorical orders for the return of captives had been previously issued bv the Abyssinian Government. Four women and children and 82 cattle had been restored by some Sudanese Anuaks who had joined in the raid.