Ban Ki-moon voices concern over Turkish air attacks against Iraq
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over yesterday's Turkish air strikes into northern Iraq and reports
of possible civilian casualties, as well as continued attacks by the armed group PKK.
In response to a question about the air attacks, United Nations spokesperson Marie Okabe told reporters that "the
Secretary-General is concerned that Turkey has launched air strikes into northern Iraq yesterday, and that there have
been reports of possible civilian casualties," while also noting that "thus far, there is no independent confirmation of
developments on the ground."
At the same time she said that Mr. Ban was "concerned at the continued intrusion of PKK elements carrying out terrorist
attacks in Turkey from northern Iraq." He appeals to the Governments of Iraq and Turkey to work together to prevent
these kinds of attacks from continuing, she added.
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