This is simply punishment for not agreeing with Erdogan the Islamist.
What a horrible act.
Unfortunately, they also drive into towns with tanks and destroy the whole village. And laugh about it.
Turkey Ping
Murder of Fruit Trees now?
bttt
economic terrorism - destroying both a source of food and a source of income. Makes them dependent on the government.
This isn’t about anyone’s security it’s about Erdogan tightening his grip on power.
There are several varieties unique to that area. This is sad.
I guess salting the fields is next.......................
Under islamic law, it is a war crime to destroy a tree with a green leaf (meaning just this kind of thing).
It looks like a transparent attempt at ethnic cleansing of the area.
Horrible.
I buy dried Turkish apricots at Trader Joe, just excellent, succulent fruit, not cheap but worth every penny. Not sure what part of Turkey they come from. If some other part, I’ll stop buying and contact Trader Joe, ask them to stop too. They’re pretty responsive to customers.
Fructicide.
Erdogan is destroying the food supply to better control and kill the Kurds. If he could get away with it he would kill them all IMO.
What a horrible poke in the eye by Erdogen. F that guy. It’s hard enough to maintain orchards as it is.
Looks like the stumps may still be in place but the wrong time of year to do grafting which would bring fruit the quickest way.
I lost most of 12 acres of apples this last year to fire blight. In my mid 60’s, not an easy age to carry on. At least I have a choice
I hope the Trump Administration sees this for what it is ..... And equals the cheap shot Erdogen took on these farmers.
One of the longest lasting of war crimes is the destruction of orchards.
bo’s man, islamist Erdogan thuggocracy. Another #obamaLegacy.
bo’s loves islamists, bo loves thugs. Add them up: it’s bo Nirvana.
Deut 20:19-20
Seems their ways are a violation of the Word in every way.
It does make your heart sick.