Gaddafi issues Turkey EU warning

Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has launched a strong attack Turkey's proposed membership of the European Union.

He warned that Turkey will become a "Trojan Horse" letting Islamic extremists into Europe with no checks.

Speaking on Italian television, the Colonel said terrorist leaders like Osama bin Laden must have "rejoiced" with the news of a possible entrance of Turkey in the EU.

He said: "I never said Turkey should not enter Europe. I just pointed out that consequences of its joining the European Union.

"I can only predict what will happen after Turkey will enter Europe. But Europeans and Turks are free to do what they like, it doesn't concern me. I only pointed out what the consequences will be.

"Concerning the Islamic world, even the Islamic extremists, even bin Laden rejoiced for the entrance of Turkey in the European Union.

"This is their Trojan Horse. I am only pointing out the consequences of the entrance of this Horse in Troy."

His comments are the latest sign that Colonel Gaddafi is turning away from backing Muslim terror groups.

Prime Minister Tony Blair has hailed the deal with Turkey as proof that there is no fundamental clash between Muslim and Christian cultures.

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