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Turkey 'an inspiration' for Arab Spring - Public Service Europe

Turkey 'an inspiration' for Arab Spring

by Daniel Mason

Turkey is a "source of inspiration" for many in the Middle East and North Africa who aspire to a modern democratic society – European Parliament president Jerzy Buzek said in a speech to Turkish lawmakers yesterday, as he called on the country to help stabilise the region in the wake of the Arab Spring.

He welcomed the solidarity shown by Turkey to opponents of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, where according to the United Nations 3,500 protesters have been killed by the regime.

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