Foreign Ministry spokesperson decries PKK assault in Iraq as ‘violation of sovereignty’

Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a deadly attack by the PKK terrorist group on Saturday that killed two Iraqi border guards in the northern region of Duhok on Thursday.

Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli expressed deep sorrow over the deaths, offering condolences to the Iraqi people and praying for the souls of the fallen soldiers. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured soldier.

In a statement shared on social media, Keceli emphasized the ongoing threat posed by the PKK to both Turkish and Iraqi national security. He also denounced the terrorist group’s violation of Iraq’s sovereignty, stating that the recent attack once again revealed the true nature of the PKK.

“This latest attack once again exposes the terrorist organization’s true face,” Keceli said, reinforcing Türkiye’s stance on combating the PKK. “We will continue to fight terrorism alongside Iraq,” he added.

The incident took place in the Duhok region of Iraq, where two Iraqi soldiers were killed in an assault carried out by the PKK.