En Simitis couldn't call Ocalan terrorist

Simitis couldn't call Ocalan terrorist

27.11.1998 - 00:00 | Son Güncellenme:

Simitis couldn't call Ocalan terrorist

Simitis couldnt call Ocalan terrorist

       Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis said Italy should grant political asylum for Abdullah Ocalan. Due to Milliyet's question Mr. Simitis responded "Political asylum should be granted. We support Italy's manner on the issue."
       Mr. Simitis gave a dinner to the foreign journalists in Athens. Due to Milliyet's question whether PKK is considered as a terrorist organization in Greece or not, he didn't give a clear answer but said
       "PKK struggles for the rights of Kurdish community in various ways for years. We support the political solution for the problem."
       Mr. Simitis claimed that PKK activities are not allowed in Greece for they are accepted illegal. He said "Kurdish problem is a reality and should be solved in international conferences."
       At the mean time 158 PKK sympathizer that escaped Greece, took refuge in Armathia isle near Kasos. They welcomed the Greek portal authorities with PKK flags and Ocalan's posters.