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Two Turkish policemen injured in attack in SE Turkey

ISTANBUL, July 23 (KUNA) -- Two Turkish policemen were injured in an Kurdistan Worker Party (PKK) backed up attacks which targeted the police in southeast Turkey, Turkish security sources said Friday.
Anadolh news agency said that the attacks occurred in Mardin and Hakkari governorates in southeast Turkey.
The two policemen were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Clashes between the two sides have been escalating, particularly after a recent announcement made by PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who announced the end of negotiations with Ankara. (end) ta.gta KUNA 231347 Jul 10NNNN