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Erdogan condemns attack, affirms Turkey''s combat of terrorism
2005-07-17
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Saturday the terrorist attack that targeted tourists in Kusadasi resort and killed five and wounded 13 others. Speaking at a news conference, Erdogan said security forces took all measures to maintain security in the scene of the blast, affirming Turkey's determination to combat terrorism and all modes of violence. He further said, terrorism is a deviant phenomenon that has neither a religion nor a country, and it cannot be determined when and where it will take place. Today's blast is the second of its kind where another blast hit a tourist area last Sunday and wounded more than 22 people. Terrorist attacks have lately escalated in Turkey targeting military bases and tourist resorts.
Posted by:Fred

#4  "He further said, terrorism is a deviant phenomenon that has neither a religion nor a country..."

We do know of a religion that nurtures terrorism: Islam. And we do know of countries that nurture most Moslem terrorists: Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

What was Erdogan's point? that he will evade identification of the roots of terrorism?
Posted by: Kalle (kafir forever)   2005-07-17 12:52  

#3  He further said, terrorism is a deviant phenomenon that has neither a religion nor a country, and it cannot be determined when and where it will take place.

ooh, look. The cat finally let go of the doggies toung. Lucky for him he made his bed with Chirac and Sadaam's other friends. Cause you know they'll be right there, behind him.
Posted by: 2b   2005-07-17 07:43  

#2  The PKK make a convenient scapegoat. Given the target and the MO, I'd call this as Islamic extremists.
Posted by: phil_b   2005-07-17 04:30  

#1  I have to say death to the commie terrorist scum that is the PKK. Better dead than Red is still true.
Posted by: Sock Puppet 0’ Doom   2005-07-17 00:20  

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