The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on 30 January that a new agreement had been signed with Damascus. Although the clashes that began on 6 January have ceased with the signing of this agreement, according to the leaders of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, the implementation of the agreement depends on the steps taken by Damascus. 

 

It is unclear what steps will be taken regarding the crimes committed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) members and Turkey-backed groups during the clashes. Meanwhile, no steps have yet been taken to deliver vital supplies to the city of Kobanê, which has been under siege for days. 

 

International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) called on the German government and other international powers on 26 January to halt the attacks and deliver humanitarian aid. 

 

Speaking to the Mezopotamya Agency (MA) on the subject, IPPNW Switzerland President Dr Peppe Savary reported that a delegation from Switzerland had also set off for Rojava. 

 

'TURKEY DOES NOT RESPECT THE LAW'

 

Savary stated that Turkey is preventing aid from reaching Kobanê and it is not respecting international law. Pointing out that ISIS members were also involved in the attacks, Savary said: "They killed people, Kurdish, first of all, women in Iraq, in Turkey, in Syria. I think that the commission with DAESH (ISIS) is proven. And all these IS mercenaries are clearly supported by Turkey." 

 

Savary noted that the rising reactions of Kurds and their friends around the world were effective in stopping the attacks on Rojava. Savary said that the international community was not active enough against the attacks. Savary pointed out that European countries did not provide sufficient support to the Kurds against Turkey's refugee card. 

 

Recalling the fight against ISIS in Rojava, Savary said: "Kurdish people made a real great job fighting the Islamic State (ISIS). But now the Trump administration said ‘we don't need them anymore.’ So it's another time that the Kurdish people is the victim of treason. Like more than hundreds years ago in Lausanne. It repeats, it's another big offense against the Kurdish people."

 

'ALL NEEDS MUST BE MET'

 

Emphasising the need to open a corridor to meet the needs of the people in Rojava, Savary said: "The weather is very cold in Rojava at this time of year. Therefore, all needs and medical aid must be delivered. I think in Rojava, the medical structures are of important performance, but they need surely drugs, medical equipment. And it's important to bring it on place." 

 

Savary underlined that actions around the world for Rojava must continue, saying, "This is very important. The people in Rojava must feel our solidarity."

 

MA / Hîvda Çelebi