Medya News
Subscribe
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
Medya News

Hundreds in UK, France and Germany protest over Turkish air strike in Sinjar

Hundreds of people in London, Paris and several cities in Germany gathered to extend their solidarity with the Yazidis in Sinjar, after air strikes launched by Turkish air planes killed ten people.

11:28 am 20/08/2021
A A
Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp

Protests in the British capital and across several European cities took place on Wednesday over the consecutive air strikes that were launched by Turkish airplanes that killed ten people in Sinjar in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Protesters in London, among them many Kurds living in exile, gathered in front of parliament after a call was issued by the People’s Councils of Britain and London and Britain Women’s Initiative, ANF reported.

London protestors stated that the shelling in Sinjar was an act that led to a massacre, against international laws, and called on British authorities to act against such attacks by Turkey.

A female protester read out a press statement, noting the timing of the attack: Turkey dropped bombs in Sinjar when the whole world’s attention was focused on Afghanistan.

“The NATO forces showed their real colours in Afghanistan. Just at the same time that the Taliban took over Afghanistan and thousands of people were rushing through the streets of Kabul for their lives, the warplanes of the fascist Turkish state bombed Sinjar,” she said.

London protesters extended their solidarity and support for the Afghan and Yazidi women by chanting the slogan “Jin, jiyan, azadi – Women, life, freedom.”

A protest was also staged in the French capital Paris. Despite several attempts by the French police to intervene in the protest, protestors gathered in front of the French parliament with their banner reading, “Turkey massacres the Yazidi Kurds in Sinjar.”

The Kurdish Democratic Council in France (CDK-F) stated in a press release: “The fascist Turkish state massacred the Yazidi Kurds in Sinjar and the world watches this massacre. As the Turkish state drops bombs on civilians, on women, on children, our people become the victims of a massacre before the eyes of the world.”

Approximately 150 people also gathered in front of the main train station in the western German city of Cologne to protest against the attacks in Sinjar.

Speaking during the protest, Zübeyde Zümrüt, co-chair of the Confederation of Kurdistan Communities (KONMED) in Germany, stated that the Erdoğan government seeks to displace the Yazidis in Sinjar as part of its wider plans to prevent any political status being ever granted to the Kurdish people.

Zümrüt also reacted to the stances of the United States and European Union countries in this matter: “Turkish planes would not have flown so easily without the approval of the US. Turkey hits a hospital, a civilian institution and neither the US nor Germany condemns such an attack.”

Hundreds marched in the German city of Hannover in support of the people of Sinjar. Protesters opposed to Turkey’s aggression in Sinjar unfurled a banner that read, “We did not and will not forget the disappeared women. The freedom of the women in Sinjar is also our freedom.”

“People in Sinjar, women in Sinjar are not alone. Journalists, activists, especially women in Afghanistan are not alone,” said a Persian protester during the demonstration.

Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
Tags: Manset2

Related Posts

German Foreign Ministry summons Turkish embassy over hate speech

German Foreign Ministry summons Turkish embassy over hate speech

January 18, 2023
Swedish prosecution refuses to take action against Kurds for effigy of Turkish President Erdoğan

Swedish prosecution refuses to take action against Kurds for effigy of Turkish President Erdoğan

January 18, 2023
Le Monde covers Kurdish victims of Paris attack

Le Monde covers Kurdish victims of Paris attack

December 29, 2022
Danielle Mitterrand Foundation gives 2022 award to Rojava

Danielle Mitterrand Foundation gives 2022 award to Rojava

December 15, 2022
MEPs: Turkey has violated international law

European Parliament discusses no-fly zone in North and East Syria

December 16, 2022
Will 2021 be the year of ISIS?

ISIS likely to re-emerge in Syria, says terror expert

November 29, 2022

Videos

Medya News Daily Review: 26 January 2023
DAILYSHOW

Medya News Daily Review: 26 January 2023

January 26, 2023

All News

Turkey’s HDP fights back against Treasury block with donation campaign

International community ‘can push back, Taliban will listen’: Afghan journalist Ayesha Tanzeem

Medya News Daily Review: 26 January 2023

SDF conducts joint operation against ISIS

Syrian gov’t must lift blockage in Aleppo to end supply shortage: Amnesty International

Ruling AKP pushes forward with headscarf amendment to Turkish constitution

Medya News

Impressum

About us

Privacy Policy

Subscribe
Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • World
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • Ecology
  • Economy
  • Culture & Art
  • Daily Show
  • Newsletter
  • Authors
  • Podcast

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist

Loading
Contact