Construction of Turkish-Syrian border wall continues

The Turkish army and police are securing the construction of a concrete wall along the borderline with Syria with a view to maintaining security across the Turkish border, governor of the south-eastern Sanliurfa province, Azim Tuna, said Saturday.

The wall construction is taking place amid strict security measures along the border of Suruc city, where one of the most important routes is located, which was used to connect the PKK terrorist organization with PYD, the group’s wing in Syria.

Provocations by PYD members, however, continue at the borderline in an attempt to hinder the construction process.

Tuna visited the site of the wall construction on Saturday, accompanied by Suruc governor Abdullah Ciftci and senior police and army officials.

Speaking to reporters, Tuna asserted that the wall construction will be completed.

“The problem as we stated yesterday is caused by those who do not want the wall to be built. It is clear that PYD’s usage of civilians by this way is meant to hinder the work on the border,” he said.

He asserted that “biased disinformation” is taking place, denying claims that clashes and injuries occurred yesterday and that work was continuing smoothly amid security measures...
 [aa.com.tr]
3/9/16