In a demonstration of the differences between the US and Turkey regarding support for Kurdish militia in Syria, a Turkish army officer has refused a medal he was awarded by the US armed forces.
The officer was due to receive the medal at a ceremony at the Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey. However, when US colonel Kevin Leahy attempted to award it to him, the officer refused it on political grounds, DNA reported on Thursday.
"I don't want to offend or upset you, but I can't accept this award, it's impossible because those who are presenting it are in alliance with my enemy, the People's Protection Units [YPG]. My honor and pride don't allow me to accept it," the soldier explained, before leaving returning the medal and leaving the ceremony.
The incident comes amid increasing tension between Ankara and the US over the latter's support for the YPG in Syria.
[sputniknews.com]
12/5/17
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