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October 5, 2012

Turkey Approves Military Action Against Syria 
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Turkey has authorized further military action against Syria as it
continued to fire artillery across the border for a second day Thursday
in retaliation for a mortar blast that killed five Turkish civilians.
Turkish police used tear gas to disperse antiwar protesters near the
Turkish parliament, while lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a measure
allowing the military to conduct cross-border actions. Turkish Prime
Minister Tayyip Erdogan said the country was attempting to deter further
violence.

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan: "Turkey wants peace and only
peace in the region, as well as safety. That is our sole concern. We
don't want war and we never would. The consequence of the wars in the
region, in Iraq and Afghanistan, is obvious. The parliamentary
authorization of foreign deployment of Turkish troops is intended solely
as deterrent. As you are aware, one of the most important instruments to
prevent clashes is deterrence."

 

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