ISTANBUL: Turkey’s president has criticized NATO for not supporting thecountry’s ongoing military operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters inSyria.Speaking to supporters Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganasked, “Hey NATO, where are you?” and accused the alliance of doublestandards. Erdogan said Turkey sent troops to conflict zones whenrequested, but did not receive support in return.Turkey launched a solo military offensive against the Syrian KurdishPeople’s Protection Units or YPG on Jan. 20 to clear them from Afrin innorthwestern Syria. The country considers the YPG a terror organization butits NATO ally, the United States, backs the fighters to combat Daesh.Erdogan urged NATO to come to the aid of Turkey, saying its borders are”under threat right now.” – Agencies