Turkish Army will continue antiterrorist fight in southeast – general

Anatolia news agency
16 Jun 05

Ankara, 16 June: Deputy Chief of General Staff Gen Ilker Basbug said:
“The responsibility of Turkish security forces in southeastern Anatolia
region is to fight against terrorists. They will pursue their mission.”

When reporters recalled statements of EU ambassadors who said
Turkey should be active in southeastern Anatolia region not only by
military measures but also by civilian measures, Gen Basbug said: “The
responsibility of Turkish security forces in southeastern Anatolia
region is to fight against terrorists. Certainly, it is normal to
take measures against terrorism. We have taken these measures; it is
not a new issue.”