Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "The West’s deafening silence in the face of PKK’s terror attacks and heinous crimes, too, serves as a reminder that there is a big difference between talking about democracy, rights and the law, and actually supporting those principles. Hence your utter lack of credibility.”
In a thread shared in his social media account, Director of Communications Altun made remarks on the fight against terrorism.
Reminding that PKK, a designated terrorist organisation in Turkey, the United States and the European Union, murdered 13 Turkish citizens who were held in northern Iraq, Altun continued as:
"They were brave sons of Turkey, a key NATO ally and a key contributor to the global war on terror. Turkey will continue its fight against terrorism with unwavering determination until the terror threat is completely and permanently eliminated. We will also take necessary steps against individuals and groups glorifying and encouraging terrorism at home and abroad.”
“Specifically, HDP, the PKK’s political wing in Turkey, must answer some tough questions today,” said Director of Communications Altun and noted the following:
"Have you no shame? Are you so afraid of your gun-waving masters that you can’t even condemn this crime against humanity? Today, your silence means tacit consent – and complicity. The West’s deafening silence in the face of PKK’s terror attacks and heinous crimes, too, serves as a reminder that there is a big difference between talking about democracy, rights and the law, and actually supporting those principles. Hence your utter lack of credibility. As the nation mourns its fallen heroes, we reiterate our commitment to chase down every last terrorist hiding in their caves and safe houses. Our revenge will be painful. Our justice will be swift."