Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BAGHDAD2870
2009-10-26 15:41:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Baghdad
Cable title:
KURDISH PM CRITICIZES CELEBRATIONS FOR PKK
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 002870
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/I AND EUR/SE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/26/2019
TAGS: IZ PGOV PHUM PREF PTER TU
SUBJECT: KURDISH PM CRITICIZES CELEBRATIONS FOR PKK
RETURNEES
REF: ANKARA 1538
Classified By: DCM Robert S. Ford for reasons 1.4 b and d
C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 002870
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/I AND EUR/SE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/26/2019
TAGS: IZ PGOV PHUM PREF PTER TU
SUBJECT: KURDISH PM CRITICIZES CELEBRATIONS FOR PKK
RETURNEES
REF: ANKARA 1538
Classified By: DCM Robert S. Ford for reasons 1.4 b and d
1. (U) Speaking with reporters in Erbil on October 25,
outgoing KRG PM Nechirvan Barzani criticized Kurds in
southeastern Turkey for throwing celebrations and giving a
hero's welcome to PKK rebels who returned to Turkey on
October 19 (reftel) as reported in international press.
Barzani opined that the return of the PKK rebels was a
constructive step but warned that it should not have been so
provocative. "The PKK should not adopt a defiant attitude,
which could halt the progress being made and would be
exploited by the enemies of the Kurds" he said. He also
stated that the Turkish gesture to release the rebels was a
positive one and that he hoped progress would continue in
trying to resolve the Kurdish problem in Turkey.
2. (C) Post will continue to encourage continued KRG support
and assistance to this ongoing process as opportunities arise.
HILL
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/I AND EUR/SE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/26/2019
TAGS: IZ PGOV PHUM PREF PTER TU
SUBJECT: KURDISH PM CRITICIZES CELEBRATIONS FOR PKK
RETURNEES
REF: ANKARA 1538
Classified By: DCM Robert S. Ford for reasons 1.4 b and d
1. (U) Speaking with reporters in Erbil on October 25,
outgoing KRG PM Nechirvan Barzani criticized Kurds in
southeastern Turkey for throwing celebrations and giving a
hero's welcome to PKK rebels who returned to Turkey on
October 19 (reftel) as reported in international press.
Barzani opined that the return of the PKK rebels was a
constructive step but warned that it should not have been so
provocative. "The PKK should not adopt a defiant attitude,
which could halt the progress being made and would be
exploited by the enemies of the Kurds" he said. He also
stated that the Turkish gesture to release the rebels was a
positive one and that he hoped progress would continue in
trying to resolve the Kurdish problem in Turkey.
2. (C) Post will continue to encourage continued KRG support
and assistance to this ongoing process as opportunities arise.
HILL