Turkish PM says genocide recognition is 'European racism'
Source: AFP
ANKARA (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Friday angrily condemned the European Parliament for adopting a resolution urging Turkey to recognise the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide, saying it was a sign of growing "racism" in Europe.
Speaking to reporters in Ankara, Davutoglu said such statement ignored the suffering of Muslim Turks in World War I and risked inciting hatred towards other non-Christian religious groups.
The European Parliament on Wednesday agreed a resolution urging Turkey to use the centenary of the 1915 tragedy to "recognise the Armenian genocide" and help promote reconciliation between the two peoples.
"The European Parliament should not take decisions that would result in hatred toward a certain religion or ethnic group if it wants to contribute to peace," said Davutoglu.
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No one cares what garbage you spout, Davutoglu!
