No change in Turkish stance against the PKK

No change in Turkish stance against the PKK

Turkish National Security Council (MGK) said Turkey will continue its combat against the PKK despite PKK’s ceasefire declaration.

“Once again, with the support of our people, we underline our determination for the struggle against the separatist terrorist organization which threats our country’s unity, our citizen’s right to live and peace of our people will, continue” read the MGK statement.

This was the first MGK meeting after PKK declared another unilateral ceasefire that will last until September 20.

The National Security Council comprises the Chief of Staff, select members of the Council of Ministers, and the President of the Republic (who is also the Commander-in-chief). Like the national security councils of other countries, the MGK develops the national security policy.