EP REPORT TOUGHENED AGAINST TURKEY

Hurriyet, Turkey
Aug 5 2006

The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament (EP)
approved Turkey report late on Monday, which was prepared by Christian
Democrat MEP Camiel Eurlings. EP, in the report, reiterated its
call for recognition of so-called Armenian genocide prior to EU full
membership of Turkey.

The report claimed that Turkey committed genocide against Pontus
Greeks and Syrians besides Armenians.

Speaking to A.A, Eurlings said that the report is positive and urged
Turkey to take steps on the path to democratization.

Eurlings said that he welcomed the report in general.

Noting that the report strongly condemned PKK terrorism, Eurlings
said that PKK terrorism couldn?t be considered legitimate, adding
that the report shows that they will never tolerate terrorism.

The report will be voted in general session of EP in Strasbourg
between September 25th and 28th.