Protesters in many European cities on Saturday denounced Turkey’s ongoing aggression against Kurdish civilians in North and East Syria.
Arnhem, Netherlands:
A rally in Arnhem, the Netherlands, condemned Turkey’s destructive airstrikes on civilian infrastructure in response to ongoing Turkish attacks on the Kurdish-led autonomous region of North and East Syria, also known as Rojava.
The demonstration began with a minute’s silence, followed by the reading of a statement.
The event underlined the global responsibility to support Rojava.
Frankfurt, Germany:
Kurds in Frankfurt gathered in front of the main railway station to protest against what they called “Turkey’s invasion and genocidal attacks on Rojava”.
Participants called on European countries to take immediate action against Turkish forces targeting civilians and destroying vital infrastructure.
The demonstration was followed by a march from the railway station to Hauptwache square.
Kassel, Germany:
In Kassel, Germany, many people responded to a call by Women Defend Rojava to condemn the Turkish attacks and express solidarity with the Kurdish people.
Activists stressed that the Turkish government’s attacks are a crime against humanity and violate international law.
They also pointed out that some of the weapons used in northern and eastern Syria are of German origin.
Munich, Germany:
A rally organised by the Democratic Kurdish Society Centre and the Youth Movement took place in Stachus Square in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
The statement declared Turkey’s attacks on civilian targets as a war crime according to international law.
It called on Germany and the international community to show solidarity with Rojava.
Bremen, Germany:
Kurds and their friends gathered in Bremen, Germany, to protest against the Turkish state’s aggression against Rojava.
The demonstrators condemned the Turkish bombing of civilian settlements, electricity installations and oil and gas fields.
The protest highlighted the Turkish government’s aim to depopulate the region and called for international solidarity.
London, United Kingdom:
In London, Kurds and their supporters gathered outside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to protest against Turkey’s attacks on Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Demonstrators carried flags of the Kurdish women’s movement and the PYD.
International speakers denounced the silence of the international community and called for urgent action to stop the attacks.
Bern, Switzerland:
Protests were held in several Swiss cities, including Bern, Lausanne, Geneva, Fribourg, Winterthur and Zug, to denounce the Turkish attacks on northern and eastern Syria.
Demonstrators called for an end to Turkey’s attacks and expressed outrage at the silence of nation states.
Signs with slogans such as “Defend Rojava” and “Stop the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan and Rojava” were displayed.
Geneva, Switzerland:
In Geneva, Kurds protested against the Turkish government’s military campaign against northern and eastern Syria.
The demonstrators called for the unity of the Kurdish people to resist these attacks.
Freiburg, Germany:
Kurds in Freiburg protested against the Turkish attacks on Northern and Eastern Syria.
The demonstrators stressed the need for unity among the Kurdish people.
Zug, Switzerland:
In Zug, Switzerland, demonstrators condemned the Turkish state’s attacks on northern and eastern Syria.
They called for the unity of the Kurdish people.
Winterthur, Switzerland:
In Winterthur, Switzerland, participants protested against the Turkish attacks in Rojava.
Demonstrators held signs with German slogans condemning the Turkish aggression.
Leipzig, Germany:
In Leipzig, Germany, demonstrators marched from Brandplatz to Rabet Park and condemned the Turkish actions.
