The KRG condemns the Turkish military operation in the Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has condemned Turkey’s military operation in the Region, describing it as “unnecessary” and “irresponsible.”

In a statement released on Monday, the KRG expressed its deep concern over the ongoing Turkish military operation, titled “Pençe-Kilit” (Claw-Lock), launched on Sunday evening in the Bradost area, north of Erbil.

The KRG stated that the operation violates the previous understandings reached between Erbil and Ankara, and poses a threat to the security and stability of the Region, as well as the safety of civilians.

The KRG called on Turkey to immediately halt the military operation and return to dialogue and diplomacy.

“The KRG considers this military operation as unnecessary and irresponsible, and demands an immediate cessation,” the statement read.

The operation has reportedly displaced hundreds of people from their homes, with many seeking refuge in Erbil and surrounding areas.

The KRG has urged international actors to pressure Turkey to stop the military operation and engage in constructive dialogue with the Region.

Joost Veldhuizen, a political analyst specializing in the Kurdistan Region, told Kurdistan 24 that “the operation undermines the stability of the Region and the relationship between Erbil and Ankara.”

“The operation is being carried out without any coordination with the KRG, which is a significant departure from previous practices,” he added.

The Turkish military has not yet released an official statement on the operation’s objectives or duration.

The operation comes as the KRG and Ankara have been working to strengthen economic ties and coordinate efforts to combat the Islamic State (ISIS).

The KRG Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, has previously warned Turkey against unilateral military actions in the Region.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/879204

Source: Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK)
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Source: دامربالمعروف،نهي عن المنکراو شکایتونواوریدلو وزارت (@MOPVPE)
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Reuters News Agency Pulls Report on Tajik-Russian Talks on Guarding Afghan Border

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Govt allows humanitarian aid into Afghanistan

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My condolences to Dr Abdullah Abdullah on the death of his sister. May she rest in peace. #Afghanistan

Source: Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK)
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Speaking of „Mutter aller politischen Probleme in diesem Land“: Politiker aus Bayern! Raus aus der Regierung!

Wann immer ein Machtwort nötig war, jetzt wäre es an der Zeit!

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A brother of Jaan Shah Safi, who was recently arrested in the United States, rejected the allegations against him as baseless in a Facebook post. Ziaulhaq Safi stated that his brother 'has no connection to ISKP; on the contrary, he fought against the group in Afghanistan and was seriously wounded several times.'

He added that their father, Jandad Khan Safi—described as a respected tribal elder—passed away four years ago. 'The claim that Jaan Shah Safi sent weapons to our father is entirely false, as he died four years ago and spent his final years serving the community,' he wrote.

Meanwhile, former senior officials of the republic government, including ex–NDS chief @RahmatullahN and former Afghan Special Forces commander @SayedSamiSadat, criticized the U.S. decision to arrest a former senior intelligence officer on ISKP-related charges, saying he had been an effective counterterrorism figure in the fight against ISKP.

Source: Afghan Analyst (@AfghanAnalyst2)
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