Senator Kennedy warns Erdogan over Kurdish attacks, sanctions
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – U.S. Senator John Kennedy sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his support of armed factions attacking the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
In a pointed statement on Dec. 17, Kennedy directly addressed Erdogan, declaring, “You hate the Kurds, but leave them alone… Kurds are a distinctive people and they are the friends of America.”
The senator further warned Turkey against any plans to escalate its actions in Syria, stating, “Our intelligence says Erdogan is trying to invade Syria. Don’t do it.”
“… Kurds are peaceful people on NE Syria and Leave them alone,” he added. “If you harm the hair on their head I will ask this Congress to do something and the sanctions will not help you.”
Kennedy’s remarks signal potential U.S. legislative action against Turkey should aggression toward the SDF in northeastern Syria continue.