Turkmen react in terms of the attacks: Iraq should admonish the government

26TH jUNE 2013

The Turkmen in northern Iraq have reacted in terms of the attacks which targeted the Turkmen in Tuzhurmatu city and most recently the attack which resulted in the murder of the Deputy Head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) Ali Haşim Muhtaroğlu. The Turkmen who are reactive towards the Iraqi central government in this issue demand that primarily Turkey, the United Nations and human rights groups remonstrate the Baghdad government which is responsible for the life safety of Turkmen. The Turkmen claim that the Iraqi government has failed to take necessary measures and emphasize that although over 500 Turkmen have been killed in over 30 attacks to date such attacks will not intimidate them and make them forgo their cause.



The Turkey Representative of the Iraqi Turkmen Front Hicran Kazancı also reacted against the attacks executed in Iraq yesterday. Kazancı organized a press conference with the participation of Head of Turkmeneli Party Riyaz Sarıkahya, Head of Turkmeneli Culture Center Mustafa Ziya, Head of Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation Fatih Turkcan at the headquarters of the ITF in Ankara and voiced their reactions and demands.

“THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED TO TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS “

In his statement ITF Turkey Representative Hicran Kazancı pointed out that yet again malicious attacks had targeted the Turkmen presence in Iraq and said, “Yesterday the Deputy Head of ITF Muhtaroğlu was martyred in a suicide attack. Our sorrow is deep. In spite of our countless demands in terms of the terror attacks targeting the Turkmen presence in Iraq and our insistence that the safety of Turkmen is established in Turkmen regions the Iraqi central government has failed to take serious and necessary precautions to ensure the life safety of Turkmen citizens.”

In addition to this Kazancı reminded that the demands of the Turkmen for the establishment of their own security forces to protect the Turkmen have also been rejected saying, “In terms of these attacks which target the future of Turkmen the Iraqi government has been grossly negligent. Without any protection the Turkmen are harmed the most by the ongoing chaos in Iraq. These attacks will not intimidate us nor dissuade us from our path.”

The ITF Turkey Representative also called on all security units in Iraq to fulfill their responsibilities in addition to the Iraqi government and said, “In addition we invite the United Nations to remind the Iraqi government in terms of their authorities. We demand that the Turkish world stand by their cognates in Iraq and remonstrate against the ongoing activities.”



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Today was SRSG Kobler's last day in Iraq as head of the UN Mission

Today was SRSG Kobler's last day in Iraq as head of the UN Mission. He said farewell with a visit to the ancient city of Babylon. "Iraq's rich culture is one of its most important resources and I am honoured to finish my mission here with this symbolic trip to the cradle of civilization," Mr. Kobler said.

Türkiye Dışişleri Bakanı Sayın Ahmet Davutoğlu ITC’ye Taziye Mesajı gönderdi

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26 HAZIRAN 2013

Değerli kardeşlerim,

Irak Türkmen Cephesi Başkan Yardımcısı ve Selahaddin Vilayet Meclisi eski üyesi Ali Haşim Muhtaroğlu ile Selahattin Vali Yardımcısı Ahmet Koca ve oğlunun da dâhil olduğu Türkmen kardeşlerimizin dünkü menfur terör saldırısı neticesinde Hakkın rahmetine kavuşması, birçok kardeşimizin de yaralanması bizi derinden üzmüştür. Vefat eden kardeşlerimiz bir kısmı yakından tanıdığımız çok değerli dostlarımızdı. Acımız büyüktür. Vefat edenlere Allah’tan rahmet, yakınlarına başsağlığı, yaralananlara ise acil şifalar diliyoruz.

Suicide bombing kills 13 Turkmens in Iraq

Suicide Bombing Kills 13 in Iraq

Local Editor AL MANAR

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A suicide bombing in the district of "Tuz Khurmatu" in Salahuddin province of Iraq killed 13 people on Tuesday, including the deputy head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front Ali Hashem Mukhtar Oglu.



Two suicide bombers carried out the attack, as they blew themselves up amid a demonstration in protest against the acts of violence, killing 13 people and injuring 71 others.

Reporters mentioned that five died in a hospital in Kirkuk, while two others died in Tuz Khurmatu Hospital.

“The suicide attack targeted the ongoing demonstrations of the Turkmen and their protests to put an end to terrorism,” said the representative of the Iraqi Turkmen Front in Erbil Iden Maaruf Salim.
According to Salim, large conspiracies target the Turkmen, as usual, pointing out that the Iraqi Turkmen Front held an urgent meeting in Kirkuk and that a detailed statement will be issued later.

There has been a heightened level of unrest since the beginning of the year in Iraq, coinciding with protests erupted in late December.

Political leaders have pledged to resolve outstanding disputes, and Prime Minister Maliki has met with two of his main rivals in a bid to ease tensions, but no tangible moves have been agreed.

Turkish president strongly condemns suicide attack in Iraq

26 June 2013 Gul described the attack killing deputy head of Iraqi Turkmen Front Mukhtaroglu as 'shameful' ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Pesident Abdullah Gul sent Tuesday a letter of condolence to Head of Iraqi Turkmen Front Arshad Al-Salihi expressing his strong condemnation on the suicide attack in Iraq which killed 13 including deputy head of Iraqi Turkmen Front Ali Hashim Mukhtaroglu. Stating he strongly damned the terror attack which killed 13 people and wounded 71, Gul extended his heartfelt condolence to the families of those killed, and said, "Turkish people share your pain sincerely." Meanwhile, Iraqi Turkmen Front called on Turkmens not to go to work to show their reaction. Gathered urgently just after the attack, the front held a meeting and issued a statement. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Turkmen Front Irbil representative Aydin Maruf Selim said Turkmens living in Iraq, particularly in Tuz Khurmatu and Kirkuk districts, would not go to work as a reaction to the attacks. Selim said Turkmens were targeted during the attacks Tuesday, which he said had been going on for a long time. Calling on the government to investigate the incident, Selim wanted the attacks towards Turkmens to be stopped. 26 June 2013 Anadolu Agency

UN envoy condemns attacks targeting dozens of protesters in northern Iraq

UN envoy condemns attacks targeting dozens of protesters in northern Iraq

Special Representative for Iraq Martin Kobler. Photo: UNAMI

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25 June 2013 – The United Nations envoy in Iraq today strongly condemned the attacks that killed and injured dozens of protesters, including two prominent Turkmen leaders, in the northern town of Tuz Khurmatu.

“Such attacks aim to heighten tensions in this particularly sensitive region of Tuz Khurmatu,” said the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Martin Kobler.

According to media reports, two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside a tent packed with Turkmen protesters, killing at least 11 people and wounding 55 others. Among the injured are Turkmen leaders, Ahmed Abdel-Wahed and Ali Hashem Mukhtar Oglou.

The protesters were calling for more protection and security in the town, which is regularly hit with attacks.

Mr. Kobler urged Iraqi leaders to ensure that communities are protected and to take all necessary measures to defuse such an alarming situation. He also reiterated his condemnation of all forms of violence, and extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims.

The past couple of months have been some of the deadliest on record in the country. In April, 712 Iraqis were killed and more than 1,600 injured. In May, the death toll increased to 1,045 and more than 2,300 were wounded, according to figures released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Le représentant special des Nations Unies en Irak condamne les attentats contre les Turkmènes

25 JUIN 2013

IRAK: Les Turkmènes à nouveau visés par des terroristes à Tuz Khurmatu

Le Représentant spécial des Nations Unies pour l’Irak, Martin Kobler, a vigoureusement condamné mardi l’attaque contre des dizaines de manifestants turkmènes dans la ville de Tuz Khurmatu, faisant plusieurs morts et blessés. Cette attaque a eu lieu alors que les manifestants, notamment deux responsables de premier plan, Ahmed AHMET KOCA et Ali Hashem Mukhtaroglou, demandaient plus de sécurité.

« De telles attaques visent à exacerber les tensions dans la région de Tuz Khurmatu, qui est déjà particulièrement sensible », a poursuivi M. Kobler, qui a appelé tous les dirigeants irakiens à assurer la protection des communautés et à prendre les mesures nécessaires afin d’apaiser les tensions.

Le Représentant spécial a, enfin, réitéré sa condamnation de toutes formes de violence et exprimé ses condoléances aux familles des victimes.