Source: Turkish Daily Hurriyet
Aug 31, 2007
A written statement issued by top level members of the DTP, a largely Kurdish-backed political party with representation in the Turkish Parliament (TBMM), has slammed the Turkish military for the use of what the DTP claims are "chemical weapons" in the fight against the PKK. DTP representatives, who were not invited by the Turkish military's General Staff headquarters to join in August 30 "Victory Celebration" ceremonies, issued a written statement on the occasion of September 1, World Peace Day, noting:
"All of the efforts that we have developed to pave the way towards peace are being destroyed by military operations. The most recent example of this is that the bodies of the dead killed in a military operation in the provinces of Sirnak were not given back to their families. This situation only strengthens allegations that chemical weapons were used during the operation. Following the operation, there were 2 horses and 8 sheep who died after eating grass in the area as they were being shepherded by the local villagers. Let us not forget that August 30 is a celebration that has come about through the joint struggles of Turks and Kurds, and we should be able to open a new page so that Kurds can celebrate this day with honor."
Reminded yesterday about the use of the term "divisive" by the Turkish military's General Staff headquarters, DTP leader Ahmet Turk warned "Let no one see themselves as the sole owner of this nation. We are working to try and bring about peace and democracy in this nation. These sorts of stances are anathema to democratic rules. For this sort of discrimination to be accorded to us is a hostile stance."
Aug 31, 2007
A written statement issued by top level members of the DTP, a largely Kurdish-backed political party with representation in the Turkish Parliament (TBMM), has slammed the Turkish military for the use of what the DTP claims are "chemical weapons" in the fight against the PKK. DTP representatives, who were not invited by the Turkish military's General Staff headquarters to join in August 30 "Victory Celebration" ceremonies, issued a written statement on the occasion of September 1, World Peace Day, noting:
"All of the efforts that we have developed to pave the way towards peace are being destroyed by military operations. The most recent example of this is that the bodies of the dead killed in a military operation in the provinces of Sirnak were not given back to their families. This situation only strengthens allegations that chemical weapons were used during the operation. Following the operation, there were 2 horses and 8 sheep who died after eating grass in the area as they were being shepherded by the local villagers. Let us not forget that August 30 is a celebration that has come about through the joint struggles of Turks and Kurds, and we should be able to open a new page so that Kurds can celebrate this day with honor."
Reminded yesterday about the use of the term "divisive" by the Turkish military's General Staff headquarters, DTP leader Ahmet Turk warned "Let no one see themselves as the sole owner of this nation. We are working to try and bring about peace and democracy in this nation. These sorts of stances are anathema to democratic rules. For this sort of discrimination to be accorded to us is a hostile stance."
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