Quote:
Originally Posted by EmeraldCity56
Turkey opposes the establishment of an independent Kurdish state in Iraq because the Kurds just across the border in Turkey would demand to join it. They would also receive weapons, training, funding, and moral support to aid in their fight against Turkey. The PKK, or Kurdish Worker's Party, is designated as a terrorist organization by many nations, including the United States.
Erdogan is an authoritarian on par with Putin, Orban, and Kaczyinski, but he has legitimate interests in Kurdistan. If the United States was in the same position he were in, we'd do everything within our power to keep Kurdistan weak.
|
Kurds in Turkey are struggling for autonomy
And they have this right why the Turks refuse to grant them this right
Do you think these air strikes will end the aspirations of the Kurds in Turkey?
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
