21 October 2001
Ozgur Politika
It is wrong to include PKK to the list
by ALI OZSERIK 

Renzo Imbeni, Deputy Chairman of European Parliament (EP), stated to OZGUR POLITIKA that in
spite of the peace process initiated by PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) the only reason that USA has
included PKK to the list of “terrorist organizations” is that it needs the help of the Ankara government.

Saying that PKK has taken positive steps especially in the new process and therefore it should considered
positively, Imbeni emphasized that USA has made a big mistake by including it to the latest list of terrorist
organizations. The Deputy Chairman continued to say the following: It is not suitable to say that Turkey is
a candidate in the real meaning of the word. It is more realistic to say that its candidacy is discussed.
There are 3 basic problems for Turkey to be a candidate”, and listed these problems as follows: 

- The Kurdish problem should be solved within the framework of a broad autonomy.

- The occupation of Cyprus which is not recognized by any other state except Turkey should put an end.

­ Turkey should be democratised.

Imbeni concluded his words saying the following: “Everybody supports USA but there are still bad
things. USA cannot attack saying terrorist to other states, this should not be approved.”