The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, one of Europe’s leading human rights bodies, put Turkey on its watch list. The assembly denounced Turkish government actions before and after last year’s failed coup, and said it put the country under closer scrutiny “to ensure that the serious concerns it has expressed about the respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law are addressed.”
The unprecedented decision to reinstate monitoring of a Council of Europe member triggered a furious reaction from the Turkish government. Meanwhile, Turkey arrested 1,000 people suspected of being Gulenists, while another 2,200 were being sought by police in a move that accelerates the post-coup purge in the country. The police bore the brunt of the detentions on Wednesday, but other institutions are likely to follow suit. (Source HALC)
US criticizes Turkey for striking Kurds in Iraq, Syria
The Trump administration sharply criticized Turkey on Tuesday for attacking Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, accusing the U.S. NATO ally of failing to coordinate the airstrikes with the American-led coalition against Islamic State militants.
The State Department and Pentagon both described the United States as “deeply concerned” by the strikes and said the objections were raised directly with the Turkish government. They warned that Turkey’s targeting of Kurdish groups could distract from the common campaign to defeat IS.
What Mr. Erdogan has to say about these and much more if he visits the White House on May 20th, is very difficult to comprehend. He is becoming one of the most dangerous man of the world. A threat for his region and neighborhood but also to our interests in the Middle East and Europe.
Admiral Peter Kikareas
World Foundation For Peace and Security
Hellenic Aspis & Associates Inc.
Founder & President
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