Turkey’s Erdogan warns Syrian Kurds of Ankara’s right to defence
Posted on July 9, 2017
Turkey would never allow a Kurdish state in Syria, Erdogan says
HAMBURG,— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would never allow a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan near its border, and warned that if threatened, Ankara would not hesitate to use its right to self-defence.
“We will never remain silent or unresponsive to the backing and arming of terrorist groups, and the formation of terror islets right next to our border,” Erdogan said in a speech at the closing session of the G20 summit in Hamburg.
“We will not hesitate to use our legitimate right to defence against formations that threaten our country’s security.”
Ankara considers the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) fighting in Syria to be a terrorist group and the Syrian branch of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984.
But the U.S regards the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party PYD and its powerful military wing YPG, as key ally against Islamic State and the most effective fighting force against IS in Syria and has provided them with arms, air support as well as the military advisers.
Ankara fears the creation of a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) could encourage separatism amongst its own Kurds.
Observers say Turkey is using “security threat” as pretext to invade the Syrian Kurdish region in order not allow Kurds to connect the three cantons of Syrian Kurdistan together.
Erdogan said Turkey would “never allow” a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan (northern Syria).
Turkish troops and YPG forces have repeatedly exchanged cross-border fire in recent days, and there is speculation Ankara may be planning an assault on the group in the Kurdish canton of Afrin in Syrian Kurdistan.
Tens of thousands of people protested against Turkey in Afrin on Wednesday, chanting: “No to Turkish intervention.”
Erdogan said the issue of Afrin was a “threat” for Turkey.
“As long as this threat continues, we will activate our rules of engagement and will continue to give the necessary answer to those in Afrin,” he said.
Syrian Kurdish PYD officials have called on the international coalition to stop Turkey’s military operation against Syrian Kurdistan.
The Turkish leader also hit back at the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s plan to hold a referendum on independence.
“It is a troubling step for Iraq’s future,” he said in Hamburg.
He said Turkish concerns were conveyed to Iraqi Kurdish leader Messud Barzani, an ally of Ankara.
“We said ‘this is a wrong path. Give up on this, otherwise it will be difficult for you to pay a price tomorrow.’ I don’t know at what stage they are right now,” Erdogan said.
“I hope that they will give up holding a referendum.”
On August 24, 2016, Turkey and Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army FSA have launched an incursion into northern Syria, east of Afrin, to stop the US-backed Kurdish YPG forces from extending areas under their control and connecting Syrian Kurdistan’s Kobani and Hasaka in the east with Afrin canton in the west and preventing them creating a de facto Kurdish mini-state along Turkey’s frontier.
Syrian Kurdistan’s ruling PYD has established three autonomous zones, or Cantons of Jazeera, Kobani and Afrin and a Kurdish government across Syrian Kurdistan in 2013. On March 17, 2016 Syria’s Kurds declared a federal region in Syrian Kurdistan.
http://ekurd.net/erdogan-warns-syrian-kurds-2017-07-09
Posted on July 9, 2017
Turkey would never allow a Kurdish state in Syria, Erdogan says
HAMBURG,— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would never allow a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan near its border, and warned that if threatened, Ankara would not hesitate to use its right to self-defence.
“We will never remain silent or unresponsive to the backing and arming of terrorist groups, and the formation of terror islets right next to our border,” Erdogan said in a speech at the closing session of the G20 summit in Hamburg.
“We will not hesitate to use our legitimate right to defence against formations that threaten our country’s security.”
Ankara considers the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) fighting in Syria to be a terrorist group and the Syrian branch of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984.
But the U.S regards the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party PYD and its powerful military wing YPG, as key ally against Islamic State and the most effective fighting force against IS in Syria and has provided them with arms, air support as well as the military advisers.
Ankara fears the creation of a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) could encourage separatism amongst its own Kurds.
Observers say Turkey is using “security threat” as pretext to invade the Syrian Kurdish region in order not allow Kurds to connect the three cantons of Syrian Kurdistan together.
Erdogan said Turkey would “never allow” a Kurdish state in Syrian Kurdistan (northern Syria).
Turkish troops and YPG forces have repeatedly exchanged cross-border fire in recent days, and there is speculation Ankara may be planning an assault on the group in the Kurdish canton of Afrin in Syrian Kurdistan.
Tens of thousands of people protested against Turkey in Afrin on Wednesday, chanting: “No to Turkish intervention.”
Erdogan said the issue of Afrin was a “threat” for Turkey.
“As long as this threat continues, we will activate our rules of engagement and will continue to give the necessary answer to those in Afrin,” he said.
Syrian Kurdish PYD officials have called on the international coalition to stop Turkey’s military operation against Syrian Kurdistan.
The Turkish leader also hit back at the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s plan to hold a referendum on independence.
“It is a troubling step for Iraq’s future,” he said in Hamburg.
He said Turkish concerns were conveyed to Iraqi Kurdish leader Messud Barzani, an ally of Ankara.
“We said ‘this is a wrong path. Give up on this, otherwise it will be difficult for you to pay a price tomorrow.’ I don’t know at what stage they are right now,” Erdogan said.
“I hope that they will give up holding a referendum.”
On August 24, 2016, Turkey and Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army FSA have launched an incursion into northern Syria, east of Afrin, to stop the US-backed Kurdish YPG forces from extending areas under their control and connecting Syrian Kurdistan’s Kobani and Hasaka in the east with Afrin canton in the west and preventing them creating a de facto Kurdish mini-state along Turkey’s frontier.
Syrian Kurdistan’s ruling PYD has established three autonomous zones, or Cantons of Jazeera, Kobani and Afrin and a Kurdish government across Syrian Kurdistan in 2013. On March 17, 2016 Syria’s Kurds declared a federal region in Syrian Kurdistan.
http://ekurd.net/erdogan-warns-syrian-kurds-2017-07-09
» 15 illegal outlets in Kurdistan cost the Iraqi treasury a billion dollars annually
» Naguib Sawiris: We are negotiating with government agencies to build an entire city outside Baghdad
» Commerce decides to open sales outlets for those covered by premium care at cost
» Directed to legislate a law that activates partnership between the public and private sectors
» The management of the North Refineries Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project sets the date for o
» utube 12/5/23 Militia Man & Crew Iraq Dinar - Reality - Internationalism - Investors - Revaluatio
» Problems between the region and foreign companies delay the export of oil through Ceyhan
» Parliamentarian: Baghdad has nothing to do with the salary crisis of the region’s employees
» Prime Minister: The Development Road Project will contribute to achieving economic development for t
» Iraq and 4 Arab countries possess more than one million tons of global gold reserves
» The stock market announces weekly trading indicators
» The Prime Minister blesses the activation of the partnership between the Iraqi and Saudi private sec
» “Incompetent” figures are removed.. An expert indicates the influence of “tribal and partisan favori
» Al-Sudani: The path of development will contribute to achieving economic development for the region
» The current stability in Iraq is “temporary,” and this is what Al-Sudani succeeded in doing..An anal
» Shipments worth millions of dollars arrive in Iraq
» Government source: New shipments of dollar supplies arrive in Iraq
» In pictures: Iraqi Special Forces achieve first place in a global exercise in Pakistan
» Dismantling international drug networks in southern Iraq
» “Our soldiers are in a trap.” An American report calls for “courage” to withdraw from Iraq and Syria
» Labor launches electronic application to recruit foreign workers
» Audit Bureau: More than 5,000 financial reports will be issued in 2023
» Advisor to the Ministry of Oil: Iraq achieved 4% of its climate commitments this year
» Iraq is at the top of the 5 largest oil deals within a month
» A year later... where did Resolution 320 arrive at converting agricultural land to residential?
» The judiciary orders the Communications and Media Commission to adopt the Internet Services Licensin
» It does not include cuts or imposing a ban. The Commander-in-Chief approves the plan to secure local
» The discovery of about 50 archaeological sites and new heritage buildings in Kirkuk
» Iraq's exports of oil and its products to America exceed 70 million barrels within 7 months
» Salah al-Din Municipalities: A government move to refer cleaning work to the private sector
» The Sudanese government sends 700 billion to the region again
» Integrity: The Authority’s authority will extend to the private sector
» Preliminary designs for the construction of the Vanguard Bridge
» Maritime studies students prepare for the opening of the Grand Al-Faw Port
» Electricity signs a strategic contract with two companies
» Sudanese: We are serious about restoring the business environment and rehabilitating the institution
» The absence of programs and the presence of material temptations in {electoral propaganda}
» Experts: Integrity deals a strong blow to the corrupt
» Audit Bureau: More than 5,000 financial reports will be issued in 2023
» Dhi Qar adopts a plan to zero all requests for land plots and distributes more than 10,000 residenti
» The Kurdistan government demands Baghdad to achieve justice, pay salaries, and amend the budget
» Employees complain about their low salaries: The government does not appreciate our efforts
» OPEC production declined last month to control the oil market
» Al-Sudani and Talabani discuss “national issues and files” and the progress of implementing the gove
» America is pressing to save the normalization of Zionism.. Calls for Al-Halbousi to be tried on char
» Sudanese: $26 billion was not subject to customs duties and taxes
» 9 million Iraqis live in Baghdad
» "Sponsored ads" drained nearly a million dollars from the pockets of candidates in Iraq
» "Comprehensive discussions"... A Kurdish delegation will visit Baghdad soon, and Erbil announces the
» The Iraqi Central Bank sells more than $200 million at auction on Thursday
» Al-Sudani told the International Crisis Group delegation: Iraq has become a key to solutions
» The judiciary orders the Communications and Media Commission to adopt the Internet Services Licensin
» Iraq declares its support for Guterres' position regarding the blatant violations occurring in Gaza
» Sudanese approves the plan to secure local elections
» Al-Sudani calls on international organizations to recognize the real progress achieved in Iraq
» Desert and rocky lands occupy 41% of Iraq's area.. What about water?
» Population growth in Iraq raises the need for electrical energy to 50 thousand megawatts
» The exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar today... recorded an increase
» A year later... where did Resolution 320 arrive at converting agricultural land to residential?
» An upcoming international meeting to discuss a “strange situation” that occurred in the airspace of
» Iraq issues a statement regarding the activation of Article 99 of the United Nations Charter
» Kurdistan Democratic Party: The elections will pave the way for activating Article 140 of the Consti
» Parliamentary services announce an “explosive service” budget for next year
» The regional government calls for amending the budget law
» America's "lapses" scatter Iraq's papers... Parliament moves to "expel" it, and the government's voi
» The Kurdistan government demands Baghdad to achieve justice, pay salaries, and amend the budget
» Investors: The Iraqi market is promising and its investment environment is excellent
» Al-Nusairi: The Central Bank has achieved an important step to finance trade with Türkiye in the eur
» Minister of Oil: The government has succeeded in implementing gas investment contracts
» Commerce discusses procedures to accelerate the completion of the ration card automation project
» The Commission: All electoral preparations have been completed and the security plan has ended
» Alekti explains the reasons for the delay in completing the financial agreement between Baghdad and
» Al-Rafidain launches the second issuance of Emaar bonds
» Al-Sudani and Talabani discuss “national issues and files” and the progress of implementing the gove
» Parliamentarian: The number of candidates for the Presidency of Parliament rises to 8, and the selec
» Al-Sudani told the International Crisis Group delegation: Iraq has become a key to solutions
» Under the guidance of Al-Sudani... starting the first steps of tax reform in Iraq
» Al-Sudani meets with senior leaders of security formations... confirmation of this file
» Al-Sumaria Bulletin: Government emphasis on the importance of tax reform and the seriousness of rest
» Al-Sudani calls on international organizations to recognize the real progress achieved in Iraq
» utube `12/06/23 iraqi dinar IQD Updates Three Zeero Notes Stronger Today News 2023 / Iraqi Dinar /
» The Central Bank sells about $214 million at auction on Wednesday
» The President of the Republic stresses to the Minister of Defense the necessity of securing the bord
» Integrity and Parliament confirm the imminent launch of a major battle against corruption and the es
» Al-Rasheed Bank: Opening the dollar purchasing platform at eight o’clock in the evening
» Parliamentary Investment: The Industrial Investment Law has reached a vote... and this is its comple
» The wish for the fall of the Iranian regime receives the interaction and admiration of tens of milli
» Hanoun calls for legislating the second amendment to the Integrity and Illicit Gain Commission Law
» The Iraqi Stock Exchange closed up by 1.11%
» Saudi Ambassador: Many investment opportunities will be presented on the ground in Iraq
» "Lukoil displaces Inpex"... Has Russia expanded the level of energy and oil in Iraq?
» Electricity signs an agreement with Siemens to build conversion stations in 5 governorates
» After advice to "avoid traveling to Iraq"... Health intends to address Saudi Arabia
» Integrity and Parliament confirm that “a major battle against corruption is imminent”
» Al-Sudani: Our problem is related to the tax reality and reforming it is an important message for in
» The Federal Court rules that instructions issued during the caretaker period are invalid
» Member of Parliamentary Agriculture: Lifting subsidies on fertilizers is a grave mistake and hinders
» Mr. Al-Hakim: The ruling coalition in Iraq is the first of its kind in terms of component representa