"The United States (U.S.) has created a de facto state in Iskenderun," Kirik said.
These are the main points in Kirik's statement:
* The Hatay Bar insists that this war is a murder.
* The U.S., by creating a de facto state, is continuing to pile troops, weapons and equipment at the Iskenderun port. We are not given adequate information and watching with concern that the troops, weapons and equipment at the port exceed what is needed for the modernization of Turkish ports and bases.
* The fact that the U.S. is sending troops and ammunition to Iskenderun is against article 92 of the Turkish constitution.
* The legal reason of the military build-up at the port should be announced and the people should be informed. (NK/BB/EA/NM)
