Supporters of PKK terror group hold 'ideological training camp' in France

By Esra Taskin

ANKARA (AA) - Supporters of the terrorist group PKK were allowed to organize an "ideological training camp" in southern France.

Images of PKK supporters holding an "ideological training camp" under the guise of a "festival/cultural event" in a green area near the city of Marseille appeared on social media.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist group by Turkiye, the US, and EU, and also by France.

In the footage, dozens of PKK sympathizers dressed in clothes representing the terrorist group march in pairs, chanting slogans with symbols of the group and posters of terrorist PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.

Reached by Anadolu Agency, Marseille officials and police declined comment, and no official statement has been made yet regarding the images.

Turkiye's Ambassador to Paris Ali Onaner told Anadolu Agency that they contacted French authorities about the images to confirm that they were shot in France and also asked what measures were or will be taken regarding this activity by terrorist group sympathizers.

Onaner said they once again stressed that Ankara expects French authorities to put an end to PKK attacks on Turkish missions and pro-PKK activities that contain terrorist propaganda.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Turkiye, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.