Recent reports by Human Rights Watch (HRW) have highlighted serious human rights abuses and potential war crimes in Turkish-occupied territories of northern Syria, implicating the Turkish government and its supported local armed groups. The majority of the victims of these abuses, which include violations of land and property rights, are Kurdish residents. These findings have prompted calls for international investigations into Turkey's actions in the region, with Ankara being held legally responsible for the systematic abuses against civilians by rebels and Turkish forces. Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the broader pattern of human rights violations within Turkey itself, particularly regarding the treatment of lawyers. Richard Atkinson, vice president of The Law Society, criticized this treatment, stating it demonstrates a blatant disregard for international norms.
Under #Erdogan's leadership, #Ankara has demonstrated the extent of its moral and ethical failure, writes @SinanCiddi. https://t.co/6sGttcDEVi
A new @HRW report on the Turkey-held areas in northern Syria documents systematic abuses against civilians by rebels and Turkish forces. HRW refers to the area as occupied, calls for international investigations, and says Ankara bears legal responsibility. https://t.co/kxbwbPz0TW
⚖️ “There is a worrying pattern of human rights violations in Turkey. Our findings conclude that the treatment of lawyers in Turkey demonstrates a blatant disregard for international norms.” Our vice president Richard Atkinson tells the @lawsocgazette. https://t.co/H90VtDOc7A https://t.co/DTSIBIqQ1J
#Turkey bears responsibility for possible war crimes in #Syria, Human Rights Watch says https://t.co/nO6vZ2XVcd
#Turkey bears responsibility for human rights abuses and violations of land and property rights in swathes of northern #Syria it controls alongside its proxies, a Human Rights Watch report says. https://t.co/h6fWUhNeKL
The Turkish government bears responsibility for the serious abuses and potential war crimes committed by members of its own forces and local armed groups it supports in Turkish-occupied territories of northern Syria. Most victims are Kurdish residents. https://t.co/pAokeS4b6u