Female politicians of Southern Kurdistan: We need a common stance against attacks!
“Both the Kurdistan Regional Parliament and the Iraqi government must take a strong stance against the Turkish state's attacks on Southern Kurdistan,” said women politicians in Southern Kurdistan, who raise their voices against Turkey's operations in Southern Kurdistan.
ŞİNYAR BAYİZ
Sulaymaniyah – Many civilians were killed and continue to be killed in the military operations launched by Turkey in Southern Kurdistan since April 23, 2021. According to the data released by Iraqi authorities, Turkey has violated 20 kilometers of Northern Kurdistan territory. Women politicians of Southern Kurdistan expressed their concerns about Turkey's military activities in the region and said, “A stance against attacks should be maintained.”
Mahabad Şêx Mehemed: Attacks bother and upset us
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) member Mahabad Şêx Mehemed called for an immediate cessation of military operations.
“There is a serious attack on Southern Kurdistan, on the Kurdish people. We must protect territorial integrity together. The Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Government should immediately take a common stance against the Turkish invasion. These attacks are not against the Kurds and the people of Kurdistan. The invasion is not only a national problem; but also an issue that threatens the integrity of Iraq. The ongoing attacks bother and upset us.”
Respect for Iraqi territorial integrity is expected
Telaf Latîf is a lawyer and one of the executives of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). She stated that Iraqi territorial integrity should be respected; “The Iraqi Government and the Regional Government should take a stand against border violations. Ongoing border violations are clearly unlawful. Turkey must respect Iraqi territorial integrity.” Telaf Latîf called on Turkey to end its military presence in Southern Kurdistan and she highlighted the issue must be brought to international courts.