Kurdish people in Ireland and Europe protest against Turkey's Syria offensive

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Kurdish people in Dublin held a rally on O’Connell Street outside the GPO.

The Kurdish Community in Ireland and their supporters protest on Dublin's O'Connell Street Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie The Kurdish Community in Ireland and their supporters protest on Dublin's O'Connell Street Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE took to the streets of Dublin and other European cities today in protest at the Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria.

Ankara stepped up its assault on Kurdish-held border towns in northeastern Syria today, defying mounting threats of international sanctions. We know the Irish state is not in a position to do anything by itself. But when EU members have to vote we want to make sure Simon Coveney knows what is exactly happening. Europe should be aware of this. The Tánaiste has previously condemned Turkey’s use of force against Kurdish fighters who helped defeat the so-called Islamic State.

People protest against the Turkish invasion in Kurdish territories in northern Syria in Cologne, Germany, Source: AP/PA Images The protesters in Nicosia, Cyprus chanted slogans condemning Turkey's military action and urged for the withdrawal of Turkish forces. Source: AP/PA Images

 

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It’s rare in Ireland to see a legitimate protest no left or right wing agendas .and in with the Kurds 💯

delete that comment please

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