Girkê Legê and Dirbesiyê protest Turkish attacks and silence of international community

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Dirbesiyê district of Qamishlo Canton to condemn the threats and attacks of the invading Turkish state against the region and demand that the airspace be closed to Turkish planes.

The march turned into a rally in Martyr Xemgîn Square and a minute’s silence was observed. Afterwards, Dirbesiyê District Council co-chair Rustem Bekir pointed out that the invading Turkish state wants to disrupt the security of the region with these attacks and threats, and to frighten people forcing them migrate. Bekir added: “The aim of these attacks is to destroy the achievements of the people of the region, especially the resistance city of Kobanê, which marked the beginning of the defeat of ISIS, which received support from Turkey.”

Bekir condemned the silence of the US and Russia about the attacks of the Turkish state and demanded that the airspace be closed to Turkish airplanes and added that the people of Northern and Eastern Syria will resist the attacks and that the martyrs will protect their achievements.

People in Girkê Legê also organized a march to condemn the attacks of the invading Turkish state.

Speaking at the event, Kongreya Star member Narîşan Berekat noted that the invading Turkish state continues its violations of rights in the region and said: “With these attacks, Turkey wants to destroy the idea of ​​a democratic nation and coexistence by spreading strife and fear among the people. But our will is getting stronger, we will fight for our rights until the plans of the Turkish state come to nothing.”