Turkish Opposition Opposed to Using Foreign Demining Companies
Turkish opposition parties have called into question government plans to tender clearance of minefields along the Turkish-Syrian border. Citing security concerns, they do not want the contract to go to a foriegn company. They are particularly concerned that Israeli companies might win such a contract.
The Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticized this as xenophobia and the “result of a fascist mentality.”
“The opposition is blocking the efforts without proposing an alternative. We are losing time,” he said.
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