During this time in which the post-Assad transitional government model is being debated and the 'West Kurdistan' scenario has surfaced to the agenda, Ankara has laid to the table two main concerns: 'Syria's future and risk perception for Turkey'.
The conclusion reached was that Assad is using the Kurdish card and the PKK terrorist organization wants to benefit from the conjuncture.
The following are a series of assessments from recent analysis by security and intelligence units on 'the activities of Kurdish groups in Northern Syria, the relationship between the Kurds and the armed opposition groups in Syria, the regional autonomous expectations, the PKK's activities and the developments in the camps in Turkey':
Assad emptied out Northern Syria by arming Kurdish groups. Those circles that used to spread propaganda that the Assad regime was there to stay are now spreading the claim "if Assad goes Syria will become divided".
A group from the PKK terrorist organization has temporarily taken over control of three small towns in northern Iraq. However, the opposition says they will be sent out of the region. Turkey will not remain unresponsive to the PKK settling along the border. Due to the chaos in Syria there can be provocative incidents such as flag raising.
Turkey's priorities are Syria's territorial integrity and securing a controlled non-Assad transitional period.
Members of the PKK terrorist organization and Syria's intelligence agency Al Mukhabarat were detected as being behind a number of incidents that transpired recently at camps where Syrians are seeking refuge and preventative measures were taken.
Intentional forest fires were set off in Turkey. This was an attempt to halt mass emigrations which were posing difficulties for the regime.
There is also the issue of information being received that weapons of mass destruction were used in operations in Damascus and its surroundings. The international community needs to exert pressure on Assad to not use weapons of mass destruction. Assad should not be allowed to establish a Latakia-based Nusayri state or intend to stage any sort of inane attacks on neighboring nations on his way out.
Security forces are currently inspecting all footage captured on Mobese city surveillance cameras in an effort to pinpoint provocateurs responsible for looting retailers or public property. The cost of the damages incurred will be compensated directly by the individuals responsible themselves.
While the withdrawal of the PKK continues, as part of the ongoing resolution process, two-thirds of the terrorist organization’s armed members have already evacuated Turkish territories and are now in Iraq.
The United States, which commented on the Gezi Park protests a total 17 times on four different television stations, initiated a surprise meeting yesterday between the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Prime Minister Erdoğan’s Chief Advisor Yalçın Akdoğan.
“The messages have been received,” stated President Gül, who also called for an end to the street demonstrations. The president also delivered a message to Alevi citizens who are objecting to the name given to the Third Bosporus Bridge by stating, “We could name another big project after Pir Sultan Abdal.”
Finance Minister Şimşek commented on allegations reported in The Guardian that he was monitored by U.K. intelligence, by stating that Foreign Ministry officials are taking the necessary measures.
While England is rattled by the censorship scandal in the national press, AK Party Spokesman and Deputy Chairman Hüseyin Çelik has announced that there will be no censorship on social media or classic media as Turkey, which now has a mature democracy, has left such issues long in the past.
AK Party Istanbul Deputy Bülent Turan has filed a criminal complaint with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor against CHP Tunceli Deputy Hüseyin Aygün for “insults in the virtual realm and for inspiring public hatred, enmity and degradation.”
The ‘innocent’ protest which began at the start of the month in Brazil, as it did as well in Turkey, has since transitioned into a point of interest for its dark demonstrations. Both nations, as they suffer from simultaneous protests, stand out for having bright and promising economies.
Prime Minister Erdoğan stated on Tuesday that the Gezi protests are part of a professionally organized operation and vowed to hold those behind the events accountable by law. The Prime Minister also said that the police in Turkey have passed the test of democracy.
Responding to the European Parliament resolution condemning the police crackdown on protests sparked by redevelopment plans for Gezi Park, Prime Minister Erdoğan stated “They are confused. They have no fidelity,” and added that European politicians and institutions instantly laid down their masks in order to provoke events.
One man’s passive defiance by way of standing in place in Taksim Square and looking straight at the Atatürk Culture Center, quickly turned into a social media phenomenon last night.
Infuriating Germans, Green Party Co-Chair Roth was subjected to pepper spray in Istanbul. Commenting on the incident, German nationals say, “It turns out Erdoğan was right in saying that there are foreign forces triggering Taksim, and Roth’s presence is now proof.” Other comments include, “If Abdullah Gül showed up at Occupy Frankfurt of if Erdoğan was involved in the Stuttgart 21 demonstrations, the ground would shake!”
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has been working continuously since last night on clearing and landscaping Taksim Square and Gezi Park.
Explaining that the Gezi Park protests were planned six months ago, EU Minister Bağış states, “These protests are an attempt to trigger a move which will end in regime change in Turkey.” Bağış also discussed Prime Minister Erdoğan’s style with the Wall Street Journal.