PKK supporters hold anti-Turkey demonstration in Vienna
About 500 people march, chant slogans and make statement against Turkey
PKK terrorist organization's supporters stage a rally in Vienna, Austria on August 20, 2016. Although PKK is recognized as a terrorist organization by United States, European Union (EU) and several other countries around the world, Austrian authorities gave permission for PKK terrorist organization supporters' rally. PKK has been staged varied terrorist attacks against civilians over 30 years in Turkey and other countries. (Hasan Tosun - Anadolu Agency)
By Hasan Tosun
VIENNA, Austria
Sympathizers of the terrorist organization PKK marched against Turkey in Austria's capital Vienna on Saturday.
About 500 supporters had gathered in front of Turkey's Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe permanent representation office, and unfurled banners against Turkey and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
They also went to the Austrian Parliament, where they chanted slogans and read a statement against Turkey.
A large number of police officers were present to provide security during the demonstration.
Social Democratic Party's state deputy Tarik Mete in a statement on his social media account asked the Austrian government to put a stop to the terrorist organization.
"The PKK is on the Europe's terrorist organizations list. However, many Austrian politicians give support to this organization and carry out lobbying activities for the organization.
“Even others demand the removal of the organization from terrorist organizations’ list. For some people, it is time to put some distance between themselves and this organization," he said.
The PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S., and EU – resumed its 30-year armed campaign against the Turkish state in July 2015.
Since then, more than 600 security personnel have been martyred and more than 7,000 PKK terrorists have been killed.
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