Protests in Bremen, and other parts of Germany, followed similar protests across Europe which took place in April. The protests which took place in the German city of Bremen this Sunday highlighted once again the continued military presence of the Turkish state in Kurdistan. In particular, activists condemned the latest attack of the Turkish state … Read more
Activists across Europe have protested Turkish military operations in Southern Kurdistan (Iraq). The attacks have received attention for their brutal violation of human rights with many civilians coming under bombardment. Despite the threat of Coronavirus activists have continued to protest the Turkish state whilst making sure to follow medical advice on social distancing and the … Read more
The shocking bombing of the Mexmûr refugee camp by Turkish fighter jets has drawn condemnation by protesters across the world. Protests have targeted both the Turkish government and the international community for its failure to condemn the violence. France: In France, activists from the Kurdish Revolutionary Youth Movement (TCŞ) staged a protest against the deadly … Read more
Turkish Jets have bombarded a refugee camp in Mexmûr, in the Southern region of Kurdistan which is nominally under the control of Iraq. Reports indicate that the aerial attack has caused a number of deaths and casualties in the camp. The attack may be part of increased Turkish military activity across several fronts. With growing … Read more
Increased military activity on the border between Turkey and North-Eastern Syria has raised concerns of a new invasion. Turkish military forces and Jihadist proxies have been spotted gathering in the Shebha region near the occupied city of Afrin. There has also been an increase in drone activity in the region. More worryingly, shelling of settlements … Read more
On the 12th of April in Mexico City, intellectuals, academics, political organizations launched a campaign titled “Let’s defend life in Rojava in the time of Covid-19”. The call was launched by the Committee in Solidarity with Kurdistan-CDMX within the framework of the Global Day for Life. The call includes a petition signed by activists, academics and … Read more
Despite recent calls by the UN for a global ceasefire as part of efforts to limit the impact of Covid-19, Turkish military forces have continued military operations as part of their illegal occupation of Northeastern Syria. These attacks should be seen as repeated and severe crimes against humanity. On the 23rd of March, Turkish artillery … Read more
Dockworkers have continued their strike in the Italian city of Genoa. The strike is a refusal to load weapons in the port of Genoa, including arms destined for Turkey’s illegal military actions in Syria and Iraq. Workers took a similar action prior to the 18th of February when a Saudi ship docked at the port … Read more
Activists in the Spanish city of Getafe held a protest outside their local Airbus factory earlier this month. They protested the company’s links to the Turkish invasion of Northern Syria. Airbus manufactures transport planes used by the Turkish military in their illegal war against Kurds and others in Northern Syria.
Activists in Bern, Switzerland took action against the French insurance company AXA for the company’s links to the Turkish state. Activists threw red paint over several AXA company cars to highlight how the corporation is complicit in the atrocities of the Turkish state. They noted how comapnies like AXA, Credit Suisse, Mercedes and Rheinmetall are … Read more