Monday 14 February 2005, 1:21 Makka Time, 22:21 GMT
The results of the Iraqi poll must have had a bad effect on the Turkish politicians, afraid that Kurds in their country could be attracted by the strategical city of Kirkuk (very rich in oil).
A loss of many of their citizens (Kurds in Turkey are about 13 millions) moving to the Iraqi city of Kirkuk can be deadly for Turkish economy.
Turkish officials complained about the illegal movement of many Kurds toward Kirkuk, made by Kurdish groups in Iraq, in an attempt to raise the population' s number.
Turkish Foreign Minister claimed the January 30 election in Iraq to be manipulated by Kurdish politic groups in their favour.
"It has emerged that certain elements have tried to influence the voting and have made unfair gains from this," said a statement and "As a result the Iraqi interim parliament won't reflect the true proportions of Iraqi society". "The flaws ... lead to serious hesitations as to whether the goal of an interim parliament can be achieved."
Ankara is obviously worried for a Kurdish State very close to its border that could end up being a great opportunity for the PKK to organize a massive migration of Kurds towards their promised land.
The Kurdish Iraq's interim Foreign Minister Hushyar Zibari, responded to this declaration on Sunday, he said "Definitely all their fears are misplaced."
"Iraq will remain united. This Kurdish participation in this Iraqi election and in the regional election is reaffirmation of their commitment to a national unity of the country."
Il Romanaccio at 12:39 PM
