Tens of thousands rally for an anti-terror march in the Turkish capital Ankara
- 9 years ago
“No to terror, yes to brotherhood”. That was the motto at an anti-terror rally in Turkey. Tens of thousands marched through Ankara many carrying Turkish flags and chanting slogans calling for brotherhood between Turks and Kurds.
The organisers stressed it was not a political rally. Many were there to voice their support for the Kurdish community and condemn the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party the PKK.
“We have no option other than to accept our differences as a cultural diversity and live together. Therefore we condemn terrorism and embrace brotherhood. That is why we are here today,” said Settar Aslan who was on the march.
Ozgur Ergun gave his reasons: “I am here for brotherhood. I am here to put an end to these tragedies. Turks and Kurds are brothers. Separatists are the traitors. I wish to see the peace process finalized.”
There have been a series of clashes between the PKK and security forces in which hundreds have been killed since a long-standing ceasefire fell apart i
The organisers stressed it was not a political rally. Many were there to voice their support for the Kurdish community and condemn the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party the PKK.
“We have no option other than to accept our differences as a cultural diversity and live together. Therefore we condemn terrorism and embrace brotherhood. That is why we are here today,” said Settar Aslan who was on the march.
Ozgur Ergun gave his reasons: “I am here for brotherhood. I am here to put an end to these tragedies. Turks and Kurds are brothers. Separatists are the traitors. I wish to see the peace process finalized.”
There have been a series of clashes between the PKK and security forces in which hundreds have been killed since a long-standing ceasefire fell apart i