President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan submitted the instruction to the parliament for approval regarding the extension of the Armed Forces’ authority to operate in Syria and Iraq for two years. TV channel reports this TRT.
It was noted that the army’s current authority to operate in the territory of the two states will end on October 29. Erdoğan asked the Turkish Grand National Assembly to extend this period for two years.
The text of the document emphasizes that extending the term of office requires “taking necessary precautions within the framework of international law against separatist movements, terrorism and all kinds of security threats to Turkey’s national security” and “preventing” them. “Attacks on Turkey by all terrorist organizations operating in Iraq and Syria”. These measures also include cross-border transactions.
Before this, it was known that Turkey’s military operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considered a terrorist organization, were continuing. will accept a more active and tough character.
On October 1, a terrorist attack occurred near the Ministry of Internal Affairs building in Ankara, and two police officers were injured. One of the terrorists blew himself up, and the other was neutralized. It was also stated that many shots were fired before the explosion.
Previously Erdogan statedIt was stated that the Turkish Armed Forces may start operations near the southern borders of the country again.
Source: Gazeta
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