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Apr 22 • 18 tweets • 20 min read
Disturbing & disappointing developments in continued assaults by #Turkish military in #Syria + #Iraq , particularly Turkish claim that this has been coordinated with Iraq/KRG authorities, which has serious implications for #Yezidi #Yazidi in #Sinjar; and many others.

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In this @washingtonpost article, it implies that cooperation exists among various authorities to green light #Turkey airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. This has serious implications for the so-called "Sinjar Agreement", which has failed to help Yezidis there.

washingtonpost.com/world/turkey-l…
The situation is extremely grave. ALL authorities throughout #Iraq , including Iraq govt & KRG govt, have a solemn duty to protect citizens in their territories. The deliberate targeting of #Yezidi #Yazidi in #Sinjar is an abominable human rights violations that is ongoing.
Without irony, #Turkey summons the #Iraq embassy in Ankara because Turkey resents any complaints about the assassinations and military escalation it creates within Iraqi territory.

reuters.com/world/turkey-s…
Due to external global events, including #Afghanistan months ago + global need for @NATO solidarity for #Ukraine now, #Turkey capitalizes to scale up assaults and human rights abuses in #Syria and #Iraq , including on #Yezidi #Yazidi and many others.

al-monitor.com/originals/2022…
Many have highlighted the shocking actions of #Turkey in both locations, including overt support for re-hatted #ISIS #Daesh members, #alqaeda , and other extremists, the deliberate targeting of #Yezidi #Yazidi genocide survivors in #Sinjar , destruction of #Afrin , etc.
Here is the FYF statement at @UN_HRC in Geneva on the effect of Turkish airstrikes on the #Yezidi #Yazidi community seeking to return home:

freeyezidi.org/news-updates/f…
Let it be known that as the entire international community is trying to work together to facilitate the safe, voluntary, dignified return of #Yezidi #Yazidi IDPs to their homes, #Turkey is bombing ... Yezidis in #Sinjar .
The "Sinjar Agreement" was made between Iraq and KRG governments with facilitation of @UN @UNIraq - but without #Yezidi #Yazidi engagement. Given current statements, could it be the agreement includes green light for #Turkey to conduct airstrikes against some #Yezidi in #Sinjar?
Here is one FYF statement regarding a #Turkish air strike in 2020:

freeyezidi.org/wp-content/upl…
Here is a statement on an airstrike in several months ago:

freeyezidi.org/activities/fyf…
The airstrikes being conducted in #Sinjar against #Yezidi #Yazidi are literally targeting and assassinating Yezidi genocide survivors who fought AGAINST #ISIS #Daesh. It is important that genocide survivors are protected, not assassinated.
Over the last months, we have created a dozen threads outlining the #Turkish airstrikes and their impact on #Sinjar alone. Not to mention strikes in Rojava, Duhok, and other areas. Civilian deaths and infrastructure devastation.
For those interested, threads and details can be found here:

















It is imperative that #Iraq asserts sovereignty over its territory and disallows foreign powers to conduct airstrikes against its citizens unless there is agreement, as for example between @coalition and Iraqi govt. Airstrikes against citizens in #Iraq should not be tolerated.
That #Turkey is attacking those forces who fought and are still fighting against #ISIS #Daesh and extremists in #Syria and #Iraq is telling. It will be important to halt such aggressive actions, especially for religious minorities at risk.
The intl community, @NATO , and especially the governments of Iraq and KRG must be sure to protect citizens in their territories and prevent targeted assassinations from abroad, unless the targets are #ISIS #Daesh terrorists. This is a humanitarian / human rights issue.

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