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I am gravely concerned by the Syrian regime's action in shooting down a Turkish military plane on 22 June. When I spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu on 23 June, he told me that the plane had been shot down without warning.
This outrageous act underlines how far beyond accepted behaviour the Syrian regime has put itself and I condemn it wholeheartedly. My thoughts and sympathies are with the families and friends of the missing Turkish pilots. I have made clear to foreign minister Davutoglu the UK's strong support for the Turkish government at this difficult time.
The Assad regime should not make the mistake of believing that it can act with impunity. It will be held to account for its behaviour. The UK stands ready to pursue robust action at the United Nations security council.
This deplorable incident underlines the urgent need to find a solution to the current crisis in Syria in order to bring an end to the violence and to achieve a genuine political transition. We support the Joint UN and Arab League Special Envoy's continuing efforts on this.
- In first Turkey admited the mistake was theirs. Turkish PM commented on warplane: "maybe accidentally got lost".
- But after the diplomatic pressure from USA, Turkey flip flops saying that Turkish warplane was not inside the Syrian Airspace and that Syria had no right to do that!
Well, They're not stupid. - they just read, listen and watch propagnada news, it's called brainwashing...
Originally posted by Germanicus
Most people cant read between the lines or refuse to. Ignorance is bliss I guess. Is it really so hard for people? Are people really so stupid?
Originally posted by skuly
reply to post by Fichorka
The propaganda starting already for what the public thinks.
This pop up on you tube claming to be of the jet being shot down
I cant even see the plane let alone a crash.
Originally posted by Fichorka
- As Hillary Clinton requested four days ago (2 days before the warplane incident), from Turkey to invoke NATO's article 4 if more tensions occur (she was reffering to Syrian - Terrorist conflict near the border). Turkey just did so like a good puppet, because of the warplane incident.
Same source as OP
coalition meeting on Syria in Paris. (Photo: AP)
20 April 2012 / TODAY’S ZAMAN, ANKARA
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that NATO member Turkey may invoke Article 4 of the alliance’s charter, which sees consultations among the member countries when the security of any parties involved, are in danger in regard to escalating tension along Turkey’s Syria border
Originally posted by skuly
reply to post by Fichorka
The propaganda starting already for what the public thinks.
This pop up on you tube claming to be of the jet being shot down
I cant even see the plane let alone a crash.
I fixed it, thanks for telling me
Originally posted by MyMindIsMyOwn
Actually, the sourced article above is one I ran across yesterday when doing some research myself. If you look at the date of the article you will see it was actually posted on April 20, 2012 and not 4 days ago. When I saw that yesterday it made the whole thing even a bit more suspicious in my opinion.
Originally posted by Fichorka
As many of you already know, recently (22. June) Turkish warplane F-4 Phantom flew into Syrian airspace without the permission where it was shot down by Syrian military. Syria acted within the international law by shooting down foreign warplane inside their aispace.
- In first Turkey admited the mistake was theirs. Turkish PM commented on warplane: "maybe accidentally got lost".
- But after the diplomatic pressure from USA, Turkey flip flops saying that Turkish warplane was not inside the Syrian airspace and that Syria had no right shoot it down.
- As Hillary Clinton requested 2 moths ago, from Turkey to invoke NATO's article 4 if more tensions occur (she was reffering to Syrian - Terrorist conflict near the border). Turkey just did so like a good puppet, because of the warplane incident.
- Article 4 is a procedure of consultations between NATO members where they will decide whether or not to invoke article 5.
- Article 5 is basicly mobilisation of NATO military with aim to defend the member state, in this case Turkey.
- But what is the purpose of even considering defending the Turkey if there is no attack on Turkey?
Well, this is obviously preplaned. - Turkish warplane flew on purpose into Syrian airspace so that incident would condition Turkish public into helping the invasion on Syria. Remember, that Turkey did not wanted to participate in inavison on Syria, until now!
Hillary Clinton already said that USA is planing the establishemnt of "assistance hub" inside the Syria to help "Syrian opposition" (terrorists) overthrow Bashar al-Assad.
Obviously, NATO is rushing towards Syria and if they decide to invoke Article 5 with purpose of defending Turkey it will end with invasion on Syria.
USA seems not to pay attention, at least not in the public about Russian warnings concerning Syria! Russia already stated that it is against every foreign military invasion on Syria and that Syrian people has responsobility to take care for themselves. Iran and China support Russian stand for Syria. Among other things Russia is arming Syria for years and it has already announced plans for bringing tanks into Syria if Syria gets under attack.
Clinton recently critcized Russia for arming the Syria:
It's obvious now. NATO served as a tool to sorround Russia with anti-missile shields and american bases, now NATO wants to get into Syria and Iran to surround Russia even from the south. USA is preparing for full scale war against Syria, Iran, Russia and China. And that is WW3.edit on 24/6/2012 by Fichorka because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by princeofpeace
This is highly misleading. Article 5 has not been invoked and even then that does not mean an "invasion" The could poist a no-fly zone, they could target AA batteries etc. I mean yeah i guess an "invasion" is POSSIBLE just like anything is possible but i dont see anything here that indicates "invasion". There arent even things in place for an invasion of Syria...that would take some time to mobilize....certaing not NEXT WEEK.
Originally posted by Fichorka
Originally posted by princeofpeace
This is highly misleading. Article 5 has not been invoked and even then that does not mean an "invasion" The could poist a no-fly zone, they could target AA batteries etc. I mean yeah i guess an "invasion" is POSSIBLE just like anything is possible but i dont see anything here that indicates "invasion". There arent even things in place for an invasion of Syria...that would take some time to mobilize....certaing not NEXT WEEK.
Who said Article 5 was invoked? I never said that! However Article 4 is invoked and it is being considered invoking article 5! You understand now?
Originally posted by Fichorka
I wonder what would UK do if Russian plane would enter their airspace.
March 25, 2010
Two Russian bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, have been caught flying over British airspace.
The unwelcome guests spent four hours flying over the Isle of Lewis despite being intercepted by two RAF jets.
Wing Commander Mark Gorringe, commander of 111 Squadron, said: "This is not an unusual incident.
"People may be surprised to know that our crews have successfully scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft on more than 20 occasions since the start of 2009.
Originally posted by Fichorka
This is what Britain's foreign secretary William Hague have to say about this:
I am gravely concerned by the Syrian regime's action in shooting down a Turkish military plane on 22 June. When I spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu on 23 June, he told me that the plane had been shot down without warning.
This outrageous act underlines how far beyond accepted behaviour the Syrian regime has put itself and I condemn it wholeheartedly. My thoughts and sympathies are with the families and friends of the missing Turkish pilots. I have made clear to foreign minister Davutoglu the UK's strong support for the Turkish government at this difficult time.
The Assad regime should not make the mistake of believing that it can act with impunity. It will be held to account for its behaviour. The UK stands ready to pursue robust action at the United Nations security council.
This deplorable incident underlines the urgent need to find a solution to the current crisis in Syria in order to bring an end to the violence and to achieve a genuine political transition. We support the Joint UN and Arab League Special Envoy's continuing efforts on this.
I wonder what would UK do if Russian plane would enter their airspace.edit on 24/6/2012 by Fichorka because: (no reason given)