Kurdistan Parliament Calls for End to Turkish Military Operation in Syrian Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region Parliament released a statement overnight on Wednesday to express concern over the Turkish military incursion into the Kurdish areas of northeastern Syria, calling for an end to the operation.

The statement warned that fragile situation in the region and the fact that the Islamic State (IS) is yet to be eradicated have all made the situation further complicated, which is put at stake by this Turkish operation.

“We call on the international community, including the US, Russia, UK, and France, to put their utmost efforts to end this undesired situation, prevent future destabilisations, and bring about an atmosphere for negotiations,” reads the statement.

“We strongly condemn every attack which targets civilians by any sides. Kurdistan Parliament supports regional dialogue for a durable resolution.”

The parliament reminds the international community that the Kurds have paid the greatest sacrifice in the war against the Islamic State, while the evolving situation in northeastern Syria could vanish the achievements made in the war against terrorism.

The statement also called all Kurdish factions to set their disputes aside and work together to counter the most recent evolving situation through unified diplomatic means.