TURKISH OFFENSIVE IN AFRIN

Early day motion 872, tabled 30 January 2018 by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 19 members.

That this House condemns the Turkish Army's ground offensive against Syrian Kurds in Afrin; deplores the brutal attacks which have killed civilians as well as fighters from both sides and displaced·an estimated 5,000 people; notes the invaluable support the Kurdish forces provided and continue to provide in the fight against ISIS; further notes that the attack on Afrin was completely unprovoked; highlights that since the offensive began Turkish President Erdogan has arrested 91 journalists, politicians and activists who have spoken out against the attacks; notes that since the Syrian war began, Afrin has become a stable place for Syrian refugees who now cannot escape this new threat; and urges the Government to add its voice to French calls for an immediate UN Security Council meeting.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Plaid Cymru 4, Labour 3, DUP 1, Green 1, Liberal Democrat 1.