Higgins expresses 'deep concern' over northern Syria

President Michael D Higgins has expressed his "deep concern" at Turkey's military interventions in northern Syria and says he is "appalled" by the prospect of the forced return of refugees to Syria."It would be remiss not to express my deep concern, as President of Ireland, at what is happening in northern Syria, and the unilateral intervention by Turkey in that area.

"I urge Turkey to seek an alternative approach, one that avoids military intervention and its resulting humanitarian disaster and distress." "I also share the concern of Cyprus in relation to the recent arrival of drilling and prospecting off-shore," said President Higgins. — RTÉ News October 14, 2019 President Higgins also referred to Ireland's own experience of conflict and peace building and highlighted the role played by Irish peacekeepers in Cyprus since 1964.

During today's hour long meeting President Higgins and President Anastasiades also discussed issues surrounding climate change, migration, Brexit and other EU issues.

What about the 'forced' evictions of people in rental properties put up for sale

Well Derek How do you figure that one out ?

Michael D Higgins IS AN EMBARRASSMENT

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I am glad he has spoken and condemned what has happened.

All Syrian refugees should be repatriated ASAP ... as well as all the others who claimed to be Syrian, like the Albanians,Turks, who rode through Europe on the backs of these people

Any news on Ecuador?

He is in Cyprus should also condemn Turkey millitary intervention there in 1974....

Absolutely barbaric treatment of the politician Hevrin Khalaf. It is a war crime.

Is he gonna send some troops?

most of syria is largely peaceful again , refugees should be returned to areas that are now at peace to help fight against turkish aggression against they're country

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