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Aug 11

Defend International Condemns Turkey and Iran's Cross-Border Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Iraq

The case:

According to the information received on August 18 and 21, 2011, Turkish warplanes attacked 60 targets in the mountains border areas of Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the first civilian causalities reported so far are seven civilians, including women and children.

On a related front, the Iranian forces are shelling the border regions between Iraq (Kurdistan Region) and Iran, and the Islamic Republic of Iran plans to block the water of all the rivers heading towards Iraq, particularly those flowing into Kurdistan Region.

DI Views:

Defend International expresses concern over the recent military actions undertaken by Turkey and Iran on Iraqi territory. The organization condemns the Turkish Army's attacks against unarmed civilians. The killing of civilians and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Besides, the air strikes can be considered as a serious disrespect of the Iraqi sovereignty and the safety and welfare of civilians in the region.

In addition, these operations are in direct violation of international law, notably Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations, an important part of the Customary International law, which is binding to all states, and the Kellogg-Briand Pact (also known as the Pact of Paris after the city where it was signed on August 27, 1928).

DI Demands:

Defend International calls on Iraq's president, Iraq's Prime Minister, the president of Kurdistan Region in Iraq, and the head of Kurdistan Regional government to provide protection for civilians Kurds and to urge the Turkish military to immediately stop its air strikes, and any military operations carried out by Iran or Turkey should end immediately.

DI urges the Turkish and Iranian authorities to:

Exercise restraint;
Respect the territorial integrity of Iraq;
Refrain from taking any military action that could undermine regional peace and stability; and
Fulfill their international obligations to ensure respect for international law and international humanitarian law.

Defend International reiterates the importance of reinforcing dialogue, and it will continue to monitor the development in this region closely.

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His Excellency Barack Obama – The president of the US

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights - Mr. Thomas Hammarberg

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) - Ms. Navanethem Pillay

The Universal Periodic Review UPR

His Excellency Abdullah Gul

His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan

His Excellency Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

His Excellency Jalal Talabani - The President of Iraq

His Excellency the President Masud Barzani

His Excellency Nuri Kamil al-Maliki - Prime Minister of
Iraq

His Excellency Berham Salah - Prime Minister

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Aug 11

His Excellency Barack Obama – The president of the US

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights - Mr. Thomas Hammarberg

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. I have urged the international agencies to intervene and to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency Abdullah Gul

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Turkey is bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's determination to continue its military cross-border operations. Therefore, I urge you to immediately end any military actions inside Iraq and to use dialogue to solve Turkey's internal problems. I reiterate that as a future EU member, Turkey must uphold to the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Turkey is bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's determination to continue its military cross-border operations. Therefore, I urge you to immediately end any military actions inside Iraq and to use dialogue to solve Turkey's internal problems. I reiterate that as a future EU member, Turkey must uphold to the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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I would like to express my deepest concern the reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border between Iraq and Iran.
 
Iran is bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Iran's determination to continue its military cross-border operations.
 
Therefore, I urge you to immediately end any military actions inside Iraq and to use dialogue to solve Iran's internal problems.
 
I reiterate that Iran must uphold to the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights.
 
I hope for your urgent attention to this matter.
 
Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency Jalal Talabani - The President of Iraq

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency the President Masud Barzani

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency Nuri Kamil al-Maliki - Prime Minister of Iraq

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran. Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border operations. I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems. I hope for your urgent attention to this matter. Respectfully yours,

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His Excellency Berham Salah - Prime Minister

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I would like to express my deepest concern over the Turkish military actions inside
Kurdistan region in Northern Iraq. The recent, unlawful killing of civilians, and the
destruction of homes and other civilian properties represent a gross violation of the
Geneva conventions. Similarly, I am concerned about reported attacks by Iranian forces
on Kurdish villages near the border with Iran.

Turkey and Iran are bound by international law. The effect of Article 2(4) Charter of the
United Nations is very simple; it states that it is illegal under international law to use
force against another state. The 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law
highlights the importance of avoiding "military, political, economic or any other form of
coercion aimed against the political independence or territorial integrity of any state." It
is clear that any form of punitive action is illegal. It is also important to note that it is not
just the use of force that is prohibited, but the threat of force. This raises questions as to
the legality of Turkey's and Iran's determination to continue their military cross-border
operations.

I strongly condemn the Turkish air strikes, which may have been carried out to terrorize
civilians. Therefore, I urge you to do everything necessary to protect the local civilians. I
also urge you to call upon the Turkish and Iranian governments to immediately end their
military actions and use dialogue to solve their internal problems.

I hope for your urgent attention to this matter.

Respectfully yours,

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