PUK politburo calls for immediate end of Turkish attacks

On Saturday, the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) condemned the Turkish bombing of the Agjalar sub-district of Chamchamal district, Slemani Governorate, and Makhmur refugee camp in Nineveh Governorate, which resulted in the death of 4 civilians and the wounding of 8 others.

In a statement, the Political Bureau said:

We are deeply concerned about the security developments and border violations and condemn the bombing of Agjalar sub-district of Chamchamal district and the refugee camp of Makhmur, which resulted in the martyrdom of four civilians and the injury of eight.

We offer condolences to their families and call for the immediate end of these attacks and also call on the Iraqi government to fulfill its constitutional and national duty to protect Iraqi territory and airspace, including Kurdistan, and to inform the Turkish government of this violation through diplomatic channels.

The Kurdistan Regional Government should summon the Turkish consul in the Kurdistan Region to give an explanation. As there is no excuse for civilians to suffer losses of their lives and property due to these border violations. The blood of our citizens is sacred and we demand that our sacred matters be protected and use dialogue and understanding as the key to resolving the problems.


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The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan



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