🔴François Hollande urges France to support Syrian Kurds against Turkey’s aggression
📌 “Without the Syrian Kurds, ISIS would not have been defeated.”
📌Former president François Hollande urges France to protect Kurdish fighters and ensure Syria’s democratic future.… pic.twitter.com/F5IlLq2grt
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In a powerful television statement on France Info, former French President François Hollande addressed the ongoing chaos in Syria, emphasising the importance of not abandoning the Syrian Kurds. Recognising their pivotal contribution to defeating ISIS, Hollande stressed that their efforts were instrumental in protecting Europe from extremist threats.
“The Kurds of Syria are the ones who helped us fight against Daesh (ISIS). Without them, eradicating Daesh from Syria would not have been possible,” Hollande declared, referencing his tenure as President during key phases of the conflict. He criticised recent shifts in European policies that seem to favour Islamist or pro-Turkish groups, warning that such moves could jeopardise stability and justice in the region.
France, Hollande argued, has a historical responsibility toward Syria due to its colonial legacy and involvement in shaping the region’s future. He urged France and the coalition to protect the Kurds, who not only fought terrorism but also host thousands of ISIS detainees. “If these prisoners are let loose, they will one day pose a threat to our own territories,” he cautioned.
Hollande also highlighted the broader risk of a partition of Syria, calling for a balance between Kurdish autonomy and national unity. He advocated for an inclusive approach that respects diversity, while ensuring the safety and rights of all Syrians. “The Kurds were absolutely essential to fight against terrorism. It’s not about separation but coexistence within a united Syria,” he said.
This statement is one among a growing chorus of international voices urging greater support for the Kurds. Hollande’s call is particularly significant given France’s role in the coalition against ISIS and its historic ties to Syria. His remarks underscore the urgency of Europe acknowledging Syria’s critical influence on continental security.
As debates over Syria’s future continue, Hollande’s comments serve as a reminder of France’s responsibility to advocate for democracy and justice in the region.
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Hollande’s radical call, and comments on the trending issue of Syria and the Kurds, recalled his strong opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government during the assassination plot of three Kurdish women activists in January of 2013
In January 2013, three Kurdish activists, including Sakine Cansız, a founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) were found murdered in Paris.The assassinations occurred during a sensitive period of peace talks between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). While serving as president, Hollande described the killings as “horrible” and acknowledged that he had known one of the victims, and met with her regularly. In later years, he revealed publicly that the Turkish intelligence service (MIT) was the organiser of the massacre.
