PKK terror group supporters in Sweden continue anti-Türkiye provocations

Supporters of the PKK/YPG terror group dwelling in Sweden have taken half in a provocative occasion in opposition to Türkiye.

Terror supporters gathered in entrance of the historic City Hall within the capital Stockholm on Thursday, hung a puppet –– likened to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan –– by the ft on a pole in entrance of the constructing and shared video footage of this second on social media.

Video footage posted afterward a social media account affiliated with the fear group confirmed that threats focusing on Türkiye and Erdogan have been made with Turkish subtitles. 

There have been insulting feedback below the put up, by which it was acknowledged that there can be a present of charity for NATO on January 21 in Stockholm.

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On November 21, 2022, supporters of the PKK terror group projected photos containing the terrorist organisation’s propaganda, insulting Turkish President Erdogan to the chancellery of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm. 

Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs later summoned Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara Staffan Herrstrom and conveyed Türkiye’s condemnation.

Terrorist acts are a transparent violation of Sweden’s commitments to the trilateral memorandum signed in Madrid, Ankara stated.

Türkiye expects perpetrators to be recognized and motion to be taken in opposition to them, it added.

Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom has tweeted in regards to the incident, cautioning that whereas “the government protects an open debate about the political choices” it “strongly distances itself from threats and hatred against political representatives.”

Billstrom added that “Portraying a popularly elected president as being executed outside City Hall is abhorrent.”

Türikiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun condemned the provocation, urging the Swedish authorities “to take necessary steps against terrorist groups without further delay.”

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Governing AK Party Istanbul MP Numan Kurtulmus additionally reacted on Twitter, noting that the ‘distasteful demonstration’ was “not only an affront to Türkiye’s President but to the country itself.”

Kurtulmus added that this incident has confirmed as soon as extra that “Türkiye’s sensitivity regarding countries willing to join NATO not to allow terror groups” was proper.

Vice President Fuat Oktay “cursed” the demonstration in Sweden by the members of the “treacherous” terrorist organisation and voiced expectations for Sweden to maintain its guarantees inside the scope of NATO membership initiatives and never tolerate such makes an attempt.

“These events have once again shown Türkiye’s legitimate concerns to the world public opinion. No democratic state of law can be expected to turn a blind eye to such an unlawful demonstration.

“We anticipate the Swedish authorities to take authorized motion instantly in opposition to terrorist teams and their supporters who dedicated these unacceptable acts,” Oktay said on Twitter.

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin also condemned the “heinous” act in Sweden.

“We conveyed our response and expectation to the Swedish authorities. Taking concrete steps is a requirement of the legislation and our settlement,” Kalin stated.

Sweden and Finland formally utilized to hitch NATO in May, abandoning many years of army non-alignment, a choice spurred by Russia’s warfare in opposition to Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24.

But Türkiye – a NATO member for greater than 70 years – voiced objections, accusing the 2 nations of tolerating and even supporting terrorist teams, together with the PKK and the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO).

Last June, Türkiye and the 2 Nordic nations signed a memorandum at a NATO summit to deal with Ankara’s official safety issues, paving the best way for his or her eventual membership within the alliance.

Source: TRTWorld and companies