France has been recently witnessing street demonstrations in several
cities, following an increase in fuel prices. Yesterday (24 November) there
were severe incidents at the demonstrations in Paris. We are following
these developments in France closely and with concern, where a Turkish
community of around 700 thousand lives. The interventions of the French
security forces, which are gradually becoming harsher, and the
disproportionate use of force against the demonstrators are also sources of
concern.
We believe in the necessity of dialogue in democracies and call for
restraint in order to calm the tension as soon as possible.
We primarily expect the French authorities to take all necessary measures
rapidly in order to return to a tranquil environment, to ensure that the
demonstrations are held in a peaceful manner in line with democratic
standards and to provide the security of Turkish community in France. We
invite our citizens in France, to abstain from the demonstration areas and
to avoid places that could endanger their safety.