Terry Davis: Turkey should receive full support from international community for combating terrorism
Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis made a statement condemning terrorist attacks of PKK rebels.
"I am very concerned about the latest deterioration of the situation in south eastern Turkey. I strongly condemn PKK terrorism, both in and outside Turkey," Mr Davis said.
"My thoughts are with the families and friends of the soldiers who were killed and those who are still missing. My message to them and to the Turkish people is one of condolence and solidarity," he said.
"The Turkish government should receive full support from the international community for all measures respecting international law and the European Convention on Human Rights. I welcome the diplomatic initiative to resolve the situation in direct talks with the government of Iraq," he said, the CoE communication unit reports.
"I am very concerned about the latest deterioration of the situation in south eastern Turkey. I strongly condemn PKK terrorism, both in and outside Turkey," Mr Davis said.
"My thoughts are with the families and friends of the soldiers who were killed and those who are still missing. My message to them and to the Turkish people is one of condolence and solidarity," he said.
"The Turkish government should receive full support from the international community for all measures respecting international law and the European Convention on Human Rights. I welcome the diplomatic initiative to resolve the situation in direct talks with the government of Iraq," he said, the CoE communication unit reports.
