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Kurds Leader Decries Turkey’s Safe Zone’ Move

A “safe zone” which is being created by Turkey in Syria is an attempt by Ankara to stop Kurds from forming their own territory. The … Continue reading Kurds Leader Decries Turkey’s Safe Zone’ Move


turkey safe-zoneA “safe zone” which is being created by Turkey in Syria is an attempt by Ankara to stop Kurds from forming their own territory.

The HDP Chairman, Selahattin Demirtas, said Turkey’s operation against Islamic State Militants across the border, was a cover to target PKK Kurdish rebels.

Mr Demirtas urged both Turkey and the PKK to return to the peace process.

Ankara, earlier, said PKK attacks on Turkey made peace attempts impossible.

Recently, there had been series of clashes between Turkish forces and the Kurdistan workers’ party.

Turkey has also been hit by attacks by ISIS-linked militants, including one that left 32 people dead in the border town of Suruc last week.

Separately, the US has confirmed it was holding talks with Ankara about their joint military campaign against the ISIS in Syria.