New Erdogan threats fuel concern

As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated threats to send millions of Syrian refugees to Europe if European countries continue to brand his country's military incursion in Syria an occupation, Athens condemned the offensive amid growing concerns about its broader repercussions.
In the latest of a series of threats, Erdogan responded to Europe-wide criticism about Turkey's offensive against Kurdish-led Syrian forces in northeastern Syria by saying he would open the floodgates to some 3.6 million Syrians. "We will open the gates and send 3.6 million refugees your way," he said in a speech to MPs from his Justice and Development Party. Responding to the storm of criticism from around the world, Erdogan said of his detractors, "They are not honest, they just make up words," adding, "We, however, take action and that is the difference between us."
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