Türkiye lambasts France for hosting PKK/YPG terror group ringleaders

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has condemned France for internet hosting ringleaders of the YPG/PKK terror group, saying it’s “best example of hypocrisy” within the battle in opposition to terrorism.

“The PKK is on the EU terror list. It has been recognised as a terrorist organisation. It is also a terrorist organisation in France. Unfortunately, in France, senators and deputies come together with these terrorists, the representatives of the bloody terrorist organisation.”

 They give them rewards.

“This is the best example of hypocrisy in the fight against terrorism,” Cavusoglu stated at a news convention along with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry within the capital Ankara.

Cavusoglu’s remarks got here a day after a French deputy shared a photograph on Twitter with YPG consultant in France.

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Supporting terrorists

“They call them terrorists on one hand and support them on the other. This is not only happening in France but also in the US. Moreover, their support is not limited to this level,” he added.

Since 2016, Ankara has launched a trio of profitable anti-terror operations throughout its border in northern Syria to stop the formation of a terror hall and allow the peaceable settlement of residents: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).

In its greater than 35-year terror marketing campaign in opposition to Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the US, and the EU – has been liable for the deaths of over 40,000 folks, together with ladies, youngsters, and infants. 

The YPG is the PKK’s Syrian offshoot.

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Source: TRTWorld and companies