Iraqi forces decry Turkish attack on Mexmûr camp, it's considered provocative step

The joint Iraqi Operations Command condemned the bombing of the Turkish occupation army warplanes in Rustom Judy refugee camp yesterday, Wednesday.

Iraqi forces decry Turkish attack on Mexmûr camp, it's considered provocative step
16 April, 2020   07:37
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The Joint Operations Command said in a statement today, "We decry the penetration of Iraqi airspace by Turkish aircraft, which occurred yesterday morning, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and targeted the refugee camp near Mexmûr."

The statement added, "This provocative act is inconsistent with the obligations of good neighborliness in accordance with international agreements, and is a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty.

The statement continued: "These violations must be stopped in respect of and commitment to the common interests between the two countries," calling for "not to repeat it, and that Iraq is fully prepared to cooperate and control the security conditions on the common borders."

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ANHA