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Türkiye condemns PKK-linked attack on Iraqi soldiers in Sinjar

Photo shows Turkish Foreign Ministry headquarters in Turkish capital Ankara. Turkish Foreign Ministry headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye in this undated file photo (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Mar 20, 2025 5:42 PM

Türkiye has strongly condemned the March 18 attack carried out by a PKK-affiliated terrorist group on Iraqi army personnel in Sinjar on Thursday.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oncu Keceli, shared the statement, expressing solidarity with the wounded Iraqi soldiers.

Türkiye’s strong condemnation of the attack

In a post on the social media platform X, Keceli expressed Türkiye’s official condemnation of the attack and extended wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded Iraqi soldiers.

He emphasized that the attack underscored the ongoing threat posed by the PKK terrorist organization and its affiliates to Iraq’s national security.

“We condemn the attack carried out on March 18 by the PKK-affiliated YBŞ against members of the Iraqi army in Sinjar and wish the wounded Iraqi soldiers a speedy recovery. This attack has once again highlighted the threat that the PKK terrorist organization and its affiliates pose to Iraq’s national security. We are determined to continue our fight against the PKK and its extensions in cooperation with Iraq,” Keceli said.

Last Updated:  Mar 20, 2025 5:42 PM