Erdogan threatens: Kurdish militia YPG in Syria in the line of fire!

Erdogan threatens: Kurdish militia YPG in Syria in the line of fire!

Kobane, Syrien - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reinforced his threats against the Kurdish militia YPG in Syria. During a meeting of his AKP government party, he announced that the YPG, which is regarded by Turkey as a offshoot of the forbidden PKK, could not escape if it did not lay down its weapons. Erdogan emphasized that Turkey was ready to fight all terrorist organizations in Syria, whereby the YPG is classified as the greatest threat after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. These statements come from a context in which Erdogan also puts pressure on the PKK boss Abdullah Öcalan to put down the weapons, otherwise Turkey would find alternative ways to achieve their goals, such as OE24 reported.

The Turkish attacks have increased in intensity since the beginning of October, with almost daily bombing of military posts and civil infrastructures in northeastern Syria. These attacks, which include drone inserts and artillery shots, also affect vital facilities such as waterworks and hospitals. These military actions are justified by Erdogan as a need for self -defense after an attack in Ankara. The Turkish president sees the YPG an expansion of the PKK, and the United States regarded this Kurdish militia as an important partner in the fight against IS, such as Tagesschau However, the attacks are an enormous burden for the civilian population in the region, many people live in constant fear of bombing and impending displacements.

The current military campaigns not only create fear, but also undermine the stable structures that have been built in the Rojava region in recent years. Self -administration with democratic foundations applies here, which has sought profound social progress, including the gender equality. The turbulence in the region has worrying effects on the humanitarian situation. A German doctor, Michael Wilk, who regularly provides help in Rojava, reported that Turkish attacks even endanger public buildings, such as the town hall of Kobane. He expressed hope that the international community, especially the West, should urgently help to address the refugee crisis and the humanitarian needs on site.