MESOP DOCUMENTS : General Comm. Statement: We Will Not Remain Silent in Face of Turkey’s Violations of Our Borders

January 30, 2016 – ROJAVA, Syria (Jan. 30, 2016) — Continual attacks by the Turkish Army against Rojava’s land and security positions of our units were earlier shared with the public opinion in our press releases. At time ongoing efforts are advancing to find a resolution to the crisis in Syria, the Turkish administration continue their violations of Rojava borders.Of late, on January 28 and 29, 2016, numerous military units affiliated to the Turkish Army violated Rojava borderlines near the village of Sermisax, 13 kilometers to the west of the city Derik (13 kilometers north of the town Girke Lege).

Similarly, on January 30, Turkish Army forces fired at local civilian populace who had gathered on the borders protesting Turkish abuses – the assault, fortunately, didn’t result in any losses.

As the People’s Defense Units (YPG), we will no longer remain silent in face of growing aggression of the Turkish Army who are desired to cause provocations. We intend to be fully clear in warning the Turkish leadership and their military that if they continue violating our borders, we shall defend our land and people, in such a case, the Turkish government authorities will be fully responsible for any potential circumstances.

General Command | People’s Defense Units | January 30, 2016