Ocalan's retrial won't change anything

BY NURAY BASARAN
AKSAM- There has been ongoing debate on the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) approaching decision on the issue a retrial for terrorist Abdullah Ocalan.
Since international agreements are considered superior to national laws, Turkey will likely have difficulty resisting an ECHR decision to retry Ocalan. What we should ask ourselves is, will the ECHR be fair in its decision, or will Turkey be subject to unjust and tendentious treatment?
Although Turkey has little room to maneuver on legal ground, it has clear objections on claims of ‘irregular and subjective exercise of jurisdiction.’ Ocalan’s trial was open and above-board. Thus Turkey’s objections are legitimate.
Europe’s policy on Ocalan and the PKK has always been questionable. The PKK has from time to time been used strategically against Turkey. But no political interest may legitimize terrorism.
The PKK is a terrorist organization that has occasionally been supported by our neighbors. Our archives are full of evidence that indicate logistical and tactical support the PKK has received.
The terrorist organization has also been operating freely in many European countries. Some of these countries even helped efforts to legalize the PKK.