NEWS CENTER – A video campaign was launched by the Swedish Left Party to draw attention to the war crimes committed by the Turkish state with chemicals in guerrilla areas.
Left Party Upsala spokesperson Ylva Larsdotter said, “We want to draw your attention with this video. There are reports that Turkey has committed war crimes against the Kurds with chemicals. You shoot a video and be heard on social media.”
First Deputy Mayor of the City Council Tobias Smedberg said, “The Turkish state has been conducting military occupation operations for 39 years and now we are receiving reports of chemical use. This is a very serious situation and should attract the attention of the world.”
Member of Parliament Ilona Szatsmari Waldau said: “Reports must be taken seriously. “The use of chemical weapons is a war crime, a crime against humanity and a crime under international law,” she said.
Party Board Member Yekbun Alp gave the following message: “The Left Party defends international law and the rights of the Kurdish people. Crimes are committed and forgotten only through silence. Therefore, raise your voice!”
