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Deux semaines après les attentats, les gens se rassemblent encore autour de cette place, symbole de la liberté.
The legend of the 4th cent Sts Behnam and Sarah casts Sennacherib (r.705-681 BCE), under the name Sinharib, as their royal father. After Behnam converts to Christianity, Sinharib orders his execution, but is later struck by a dangerous disease that is cured through being baptized by St Matthew in Assur. Thankful, Sinharib then converts to Christianity and founds an important monastery near Mosul, called Deir Mar Mattai.
The Monastery was destroyed on March 19, 2015, by Daesh (Isis) who desecrated the exterior murals in all of the monastery's buildings. Repair work restoring the monastery and the tomb of Mar Behnam to its pre-ISIS condition was completed by December 2018.
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten Concludes Visit to Iraq and Stresses Need to Do More to Protect and Support Victims of Daesh’s Sexual Violence Crimes
(Baghdad/New York, 05 March 2018)
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, concluded an eight-day visit to Iraq during which she heard first-hand the heart wrenching accounts of survivors of Daesh’s sexual violence. She stressed the need to ensure that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence are fully protected and that perpetrators of these horrendous crimes are brought to justice.
Special Representative Patten met with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and with other senior Government officials, at federal, regional and provincial levels in Baghdad, Erbil and Mosul. She also engaged directly with survivors, civil society groups and with Christian, Shia, Sunni, Turkmen Shia and Yazidi religious leaders. A strong message from the survivors relating to the plight of women and girls still under captivity as well as their missing family members was taken up with the Government by Special Representative Patten. She enquired about ongoing efforts to locate those missing and urged the authorities to expedite their rescue.
Many of the women who remain displaced expressed serious safety concerns regarding their return to their homes and shared their fear of reprisals. “I call on all religious and tribal leaders to welcome back survivors of sexual violence and their children, and the Government to find legal avenues to recognize their children as Iraqi citizens,” said Ms. Patten. “It is essential for all to work towards shifting the stigma from the victims to the perpetrators. I also urge the Government to ensure that women and girls who were victims of Daesh are not wrongfully perceived as being their ‘affiliates’.”
During discussion with Iraqi Officials on the question of justice and accountability, while acknowledging the efforts of the Government, the Special Representative stressed the importance of ensuring that alleged perpetrators are held accountable not only for the crime of terrorism but for the full extent of the sexual violence crimes perpetrated on Iraqi women and children including abduction, rape, sexual slavery and forced marriages. She noted in this regard that her Office stands ready to work directly with Iraqi judges, investigators and prosecutors together with the new Investigative Team established under UNSCR 2379. Her Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence also stands ready to provide support in the area of legislative reform in particular to criminalize war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Iraq.
In Mosul, where thousands of Iraqi women and girls were subjected to rape, sexual slavery and other grave forms of sexual violence perpetrated by Daesh, Ms. Patten was joined by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. They both called on the authorities of Ninewa Governorate to address the pressing needs of survivors in ongoing reconstruction efforts, including through the significant scaling-up of medical services, mental health and psychosocial support and economic livelihoods opportunities.
Ms. Patten’s visit from 26 February to 5 March 2018 was at the invitation of the Government, pursuant to the United Nations/Iraq Joint Communiqué to Prevent and Address Conflict-Related Sexual Violence of 2016. Her visit marks the endorsement of the Joint Communiqué’s Implementation Plan featuring specific measures related to justice and accountability, survivor-centered services and engagement with civil society organizations, religious/tribal leaders and the media. “The development of this implementation plan demonstrates the continuous commitment of the Government of Iraq to address the plight of the victims of conflict-related sexual violence,” stressed Special Representative Patten.
“While I congratulate the Government of Iraq for its military defeat of Daesh, I urge the Government to pursue its efforts to rescue those missing, to ensure justice and reparations to all victims of the heinous crimes of sexual violence and to include women in its peacebuilding, reconciliation and reconstruction initiatives,” stated Special Representative Patten.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Berlin. 2015.
"Suruç'taki katliamı protesto yürüyüşü / Protest gegen das Massaker in Suruç".
Hakan Taş, MdA (Die Linke).
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
Mesa inaugural, moderada por Arianne Hernández, secretaria general de Casa África, y a cargo de Haizam Amirah Fernández, investigador para Mediterráneo y Mundo Árabe del Real Instituto Elcano; el General Alfonso García-Vaquero Pradal, y Bakary Sambe, director del Instituto Timbuktú y fundador del Observatorio de Radicalismos y Conflictos Religiosos en África (ORCRA).
La expansión del yihadismo en África es el tema que Casa África eligió como protagonista de la segunda edición de las Jornadas #ÁfricaEsNoticia, que celebradas el 10 de junio de 2016 en la sede de la institución.
Die Partei Die Linke verleiht in Berlin Kreuzberg zum achten Mal den Clara-Zetkin-Frauenpreis an Initiativen, die sich im vergangenen Jahr für die Rechte von Frauen in der Gesellschaft stark gemacht haben.
Preisträger 2018 ist die Initiative "TAJÊ - Freiheitsbewegung/Frauenräte der ezidischen Frauen", die jesidische Frauen berät und in der Bewältigung ihrer Erlebnisse durch die Verfolgung und Versklavung durch Daesh (IS) hilft. Der Sonderpreis geht dieses Jahr an Dr. Kristina Hänel, die nicht nur auf ein Leben im Kampf für die Rechte von Frauen zurückblicken kann, sondern zudem auch bundesweite Bekanntheit erlangte, nachdem sie nach §219a StGB verurteilt wurde.
Insgesamt wurden acht Initiativen nominiert. Der CareSlam! wurde von Yvonne Falckner begründet und gibt Pflegenden eine Bühne, um über ihre Arbeitsbedingungen zu sprechen. Bekannt wurde das Format durch einen Auftritt der CareSlammerin Sabrina Maar in der ZDF-Sendung "Die Anstalt" Anfang Dezember 2017. Ebenfalls nominiert wurde ein "Containerprojekt für wohnungslose Frauen", welches sich den besonderen Anforderungen von Frauen und Transgendern in der Obdachlosigkeit annimmt und ihnen eine unterkunft bietet. Das "Frauenorchesterprojekt (FOP)" ist ein Frauenchor unter der Leitung von Mary Ellen Kitchens, welcher es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, Musik von Frauen hörbar zu machen. Die "Kontaktstelle "Frauen für Frauen" wurde ebenso nominiert wie "RosaLinde e.V.- Queer Refugee Network" kämpft gegen die sprichwörtlichen "Sächsischen Zustände" an, indem es queeren Geflüchteten in Leipzig Unterstützung und Beratung zuteil werden lässt. Der "ver.di-Bezirksfrauenrat München" legt ein Augenmerk auf die Bedürfnisse und Herausforderungen von Frauen im Berufsleben.
Die einzelnen Projekte wurden von Politikerinnen der Partei Die Linke vorgestellt. Darunter waren Simone Barrientos (MdB), Lucy Redler, Juliane Nagel (MdB). Die Preise wurden von Katja Kipping übergeben. Für die musikalische Begleitung sorgte die Rapperin aus Zimbabwe AWA KHIWE.
The oasis town of Ma'an was once one of the most important stop between Damascus and Medina on the Hejaz Railway.
The Hejaz Railway once stretched along 1,300km of desert between Damascus and Medina. It was financed by the world's Islamic public, and was built by the Ottoman Empire in the 1900s with German help. It's original purpose was to shorten the long and dangerous journey for pilgrims performing Hajj.
In WW1, Lawrence of Arabia would lead Arab Bedouin irregulars and attacked the railway relentlessly, hoping to 'cut the spine of the Ottoman Empire' and to tie up Ottoman troops to garrison the area to allow British advances to the west.
The railway was badly damaged with many sections abandoned after the war. Today a railway workshop continues to operate in Ma'an in order to facilitate the running railway line between Amman, Aqaba and the phosphorus mines south of Ma'an.
Ma'an, Jordan.
Berlin. 2015.
"In Gedenken an Ivana Hoffmann".
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
Eine Weile schweigen sie. Steffi weiß nicht, was sie sagen soll. Sie ist schockiert, der Vater ermordet? Wie soll sie sich das vorstellen? Gleichzeitig fühlt sie sich aber von Jafar sehr angezogen. Ihr hat noch nie jemand gesagt, dass er sie versteht.
“Du bist doch Muslima?”, bricht Jafar das Schweigen.
“Ja. Alhamdulillah.”, sagt Steffi.
“Bist du Sunni oder Shia?”, fragt er.
Steffi ist überrascht: “Ähm, weiß ich gar nicht. Über sowas hab ich mir noch keine Gedanken gemacht. Aber ich frag meinen Papa. Ist das denn wichtig?”
“Nein, nein, frag nicht deinen Papa!” Jafar denkt sich, bloß nicht! Dann wissen alle Bescheid und Abdi fängt wieder mit seinen blöden Diskussionen an! “Wie hälst du denn deine Arme bei Namaz? Vor der Brust verschränkt oder gerade nach unten?”, fragt er.
“Gerade nach unten.”, sagt Steffi.
“Ahh, gut, dann bist du Shia.” Aber Jafar fällt gerade ein, das hat er schon mal gedacht. In Duisburg beim Freitagsgebet, da waren welche, die hielten die Arme so. Und dann sprach er sie an, aber sie waren auch Sunniten, Marokkaner glaubt er… er war enttäuscht… nee, daran kann man es nicht sehen. “Oder vielleicht nicht. Was macht ihr an Ashura?”
“Seit Omar da ist, fasten wir. Aber früher haben wir da nichts besonderes gemacht.”, sagt Steffi.
Also doch Sunnitin, denkt Jafar. “Wer ist denn Omar?”
“Der Mann von meiner Schwester Michaela. In San Francisco.”
“Ach so. Was ist der denn für ein Landsmann?”, fragt Jafar.
Steffi findet die Fragen ein bisschen komisch, aber jetzt hegt sie Sympathien für Jafar, und so lässt sie sich darauf ein. Es wird sich schon zeigen, warum er das fragt, denkt sie. “Er ist Amerikaner, Afro-Amerikaner, wenn du es genau wissen willst.”
Jafar ist erleichtert, also kein Taliban, Daesh oder so. Er sagt: “Weißt du, ich bin Hazara. Da ist diese Frage sehr wichtig…”
Die Tür geht auf und Ken kommt heraus. Er hat im Badezimmer jedes Wort mitangehört.
“Ach, hier seid ihr!”, sagt er. “Worüber habt ihr geredet?”
“Übers Haare färben!”, sagen Steffi und Jafar wie aus einem Mund.
“Och, nix besonderes, über die Schule halt…”, fügt Steffi hinzu.
Ken kann sich das Schmunzeln kaum verkneifen. Jafar ist sehr direkt. Da wird er ziemlich bald Kontakt zu Jafars Onkel aufnehmen müssen…
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On Global Open Day on UNSCR 1325, Calls for Greater Women Role in Future of post-Daesh Iraq
Baghdad/Erbil, 24 October 2017 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), jointly with UNWOMEN within the context of the observing the Global Open Day and the 17th Anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 1325, held consultative forums with senior political leadership in Baghdad and Erbil on 23 and 24 October, with the focus on strengthening women’s political participation.
In both Baghdad and Erbil, the concerns of women, their participation in society, the political process and decision-making were raised. Participants were categorical in stating that there have been long-standing barriers which have continued to impede women’s participation and representation in the political process. Particularly, participants noted a regression in women’s representation in executive, legislative as well as judiciary branches of government. Further, participants decried that leaderships of political parties have not given sufficient opportunities to women to fully and equally participate in politics. Recommendations were proposed, including a specific request made to the political leaders to give women an opportunity to be part of the solution. Participants also called for legislation to promote and increase women’s participation in politics and governance as well as to promote them to decision-making positions.
In Baghdad, the meeting on 23 October was organized in collaboration with the Implementation and Follow-up Commission for National Reconciliation in the Office of the Prime Minister. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Health and Environment, H.E. Adila Hammoud, Adviser to the Prime Minister on reconciliation, Mr. Mohammed Salman, the Speaker of Parliament’s representative Dr. Ahmed Rushdy, Advisor to the President of the Republic, Juan Masoum, heads of political blocs and other government representatives, parliamentary Committee heads, MPs as well as academics, in addition to representatives of UNAMI and UNWOMEN.
H.E. Ms. Adila Hammoud, the Minister of Health and Environment, stated that to overcome social barriers and challenges impeding women’s participation required a concerted effort and commitment from political leaders and decision-makers, noting “the significant successes of many Iraqi women on the executive and legislative levels and their ability to play an essential role in peace making and societal reconciliation.”
Mr. Mohammad Salman of the reconciliation committee, in his opening remarks, said the meeting is a “golden opportunity for all to benefit from the accumulated experiences of peoples” that the UN holds as it works to support women issues.
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, emphasized in his remarks at the meetings in Baghdad and Erbil that women in Iraq are agents of positive change and they must be given the opportunity to act in that critical role in shaping the future of their country in the post-Daesh period.
“Equality and empowerment of women must be central to all peace, justice, reconciliation and reform efforts in the post-Daesh period. Women’s participation is crucial for an effective, successful and sustainable peace processes and reform. Only through their direct and meaningful participation their voices will be heard,” Mr. Kubiš said.
The consultative meeting in Erbil was convened on 24 October by UNAMI in collaboration with UN WOMEN and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s High Council for Women Affairs. It was attended by Interior Minister H.E. Mr. Karim Sinjari, Minister of the Department of Foreign Relations H.E. Mr. Falah Al-Mustafa, Secretary-General of the High Council for Women’s Affairs Ms. Pakhshan Zangana, Spokesperson to Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, Safeen Dizayi, and women leaders, in addition to representatives of UNAMI and UN WOMEN.
In remarks at the Erbil meeting, Ms. Pakshan Zangana, the Secretary-General of the High Council for Women’s Affairs in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, said the recent crisis in Kirkuk have seen displacements of civilians including women, the elderly and children. She urged the UN to strengthen its efforts towards addressing the needs to those displaced.
In Erbil, Mr. Kubiš acknowledged the efforts of the Cross-Sector Task Force on the implementation of the Iraq National Action Plan on 1325. “Regardless of all issues between Baghdad and Erbil, the collaboration of women group representatives from both Baghdad and Erbil has been remarkable. It is a good model of constructive cooperation that should inspire also the process of finding solutions to the current crisis between Baghdad and Erbil. Women must play a key role also in these endeavors.”
The SRSG recalled the particularly brutal treatment of women and girls by Daesh terrorists and pointed out to UN Security Council resolution 2379, passed in September to establish an investigative team to support domestic efforts to hold Daesh accountable.
UN WOMEN Representative in Iraq, Ms. Dina Zorba, in both meetings in Baghdad and Erbil, commended the government, civil society, and national and international partners for continued commitment to UNSCR 1325, stating that Iraq is the first country in the Middle East to launch a national plan to implement 1325. She urged the government to work to ensure gender issues are incorporated in all democratization and nation building agendas, and called on the UN, the government, and the International Community to continue to advocate for and protect the rights of women and girls.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Mehre Dutzend Menschen beteiligen sich an einer Kundgebung vor dem Reichstag in Berlin, um gegen anhaltende Angriffe auf das Volk der Jesiden im Norden des Iraks zu protestieren. Für die Angriffe werden kurdische Peshmerga-Gruppen verantwortlich gemacht. Es wird von den Teilnehmern kritisiert, dass diese Gruppen von der Bundesrepublik mit Waffen ausgestattet wurden (ursprünglich zum Kampf gegen Daesh) und diese sich nun gegen die Jesiden richteten. An den Jesiden wurde bereits von Daesh (ISIS) ein Völkermord verübt.
Unterstützt werden die Jesiden auf der Kundgebung durch Kurden. Diese zeigen auch Fahnen der nord-syrischen Volksbefreiungseinheiten YPG und YPG, sowie des YBS. Das Zeigen von Symbolen dieser Organisationen wurde jüngst durch des Bundesministerium des Innern (BMI) verboten. Ebenso wurde eine Flagge mit dem Porträt von Abdullah Öcalan gezeigt. Ob dieses unter des ebenfalls jüngst erlassene Verbot von Porträts des PKK-Führers fällt, ist nicht klar. Die anwesende Polizei schritt nicht ein.
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten Concludes Visit to Iraq and Stresses Need to Do More to Protect and Support Victims of Daesh’s Sexual Violence Crimes
(Baghdad/New York, 05 March 2018)
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, concluded an eight-day visit to Iraq during which she heard first-hand the heart wrenching accounts of survivors of Daesh’s sexual violence. She stressed the need to ensure that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence are fully protected and that perpetrators of these horrendous crimes are brought to justice.
Special Representative Patten met with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and with other senior Government officials, at federal, regional and provincial levels in Baghdad, Erbil and Mosul. She also engaged directly with survivors, civil society groups and with Christian, Shia, Sunni, Turkmen Shia and Yazidi religious leaders. A strong message from the survivors relating to the plight of women and girls still under captivity as well as their missing family members was taken up with the Government by Special Representative Patten. She enquired about ongoing efforts to locate those missing and urged the authorities to expedite their rescue.
Many of the women who remain displaced expressed serious safety concerns regarding their return to their homes and shared their fear of reprisals. “I call on all religious and tribal leaders to welcome back survivors of sexual violence and their children, and the Government to find legal avenues to recognize their children as Iraqi citizens,” said Ms. Patten. “It is essential for all to work towards shifting the stigma from the victims to the perpetrators. I also urge the Government to ensure that women and girls who were victims of Daesh are not wrongfully perceived as being their ‘affiliates’.”
During discussion with Iraqi Officials on the question of justice and accountability, while acknowledging the efforts of the Government, the Special Representative stressed the importance of ensuring that alleged perpetrators are held accountable not only for the crime of terrorism but for the full extent of the sexual violence crimes perpetrated on Iraqi women and children including abduction, rape, sexual slavery and forced marriages. She noted in this regard that her Office stands ready to work directly with Iraqi judges, investigators and prosecutors together with the new Investigative Team established under UNSCR 2379. Her Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence also stands ready to provide support in the area of legislative reform in particular to criminalize war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Iraq.
In Mosul, where thousands of Iraqi women and girls were subjected to rape, sexual slavery and other grave forms of sexual violence perpetrated by Daesh, Ms. Patten was joined by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. They both called on the authorities of Ninewa Governorate to address the pressing needs of survivors in ongoing reconstruction efforts, including through the significant scaling-up of medical services, mental health and psychosocial support and economic livelihoods opportunities.
Ms. Patten’s visit from 26 February to 5 March 2018 was at the invitation of the Government, pursuant to the United Nations/Iraq Joint Communiqué to Prevent and Address Conflict-Related Sexual Violence of 2016. Her visit marks the endorsement of the Joint Communiqué’s Implementation Plan featuring specific measures related to justice and accountability, survivor-centered services and engagement with civil society organizations, religious/tribal leaders and the media. “The development of this implementation plan demonstrates the continuous commitment of the Government of Iraq to address the plight of the victims of conflict-related sexual violence,” stressed Special Representative Patten.
“While I congratulate the Government of Iraq for its military defeat of Daesh, I urge the Government to pursue its efforts to rescue those missing, to ensure justice and reparations to all victims of the heinous crimes of sexual violence and to include women in its peacebuilding, reconciliation and reconstruction initiatives,” stated Special Representative Patten.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict Bangura visit to Iraq
Baghdad, 26 - 28 February 2017 - On the invitation of the Government of Iraq the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura is visiting Iraq.
On 26 February 2017 SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Erfan Mahmood Al Hayali, Iraqi Minister of Defense. The implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence (which was signed in New York in September 2016) was discussed as well as the importance of enforcing accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
In the meeting with Mr. Shorish Khalid Saeed, Iraqi Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration and implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the survivors centered approach in dealing with these crimes.
SRSG Bangura met with H. E. Dr. Salim Al-Jobouri, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives (CoR). Legislative work that CoR is undertaking in alleviating the consequences of the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by DAESH by providing legal framework for the prosecution of perpetrators of these crimes was discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals. It was highlighted that Iraqi results in this field can establish a model that might become a blue print for other countries in similar situations.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, met with H. E. Mr. Haider Al-Abadi, the Prime Minister of Iraq. Comprehensive collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence was discussed with special emphasis on the documentation of the cases and persecution of the perpetuators of the sexual violence crimes committed by DAESH. The need to address these serious crimes and the sensitivity of the long term consequences for the victims and the whole society were highlighted.
In the meeting with Mr. Mahmoud Al-Bayati, Director General, Counter-Terrorism and National Security Advisor, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the enforcement of accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
On 27 February 2017, SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Haidar al-Zamili, Iraqi Minister of Justice. The need to provide legal framework for the prosecution of the perpetrators of the horrendous sexual violence crimes and means to obtain and protect evidences and witnesses were discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize so that these goals could be achieved in accordance with the highest standards of the international human rights and criminal law.
In a meeting with Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Jaf, Iraqi Minister for Migrations and Displacement SRSG Bangura discussed the issue of support to the victims of sexual violence, currently located in IDP camps, to cope with trauma and possible stigma.
SRSG Bangura with Mr. Faeq Zaidan, the Head of the High Judicial Council of Iraq discussed the strengthening of the legal framework and training of judges for the filing and processing of the cases of sexual violence committed by Daesh, with the special emphasis on the need to implement the highest standards of the international criminal law and human rights.
In her separate meetings with Mr. Taqi Al Mawla, a Turkmen Shi’a religious leader, and with a group of prominent Sunni religious leaders, SRSG Bangura discussed the role of religious leaders in sensitizing the communities on the issue of assistance to the victims of sexual violence to cope with their traumas and possible stigma.
On 28 February 2017, SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Bangura, met with a group of Representatives of the Council of Representatives (CoR). The CoR representatives described the ongoing efforts they are undertaking to improve the existing legal framework to facilitate the prosecution of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence and to better address the consequences of these crimes, including issues related to forced marriages and the situation of children born to survivors of rape. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals.
In the continuation of her visit to Iraq SRSG Bangura travels to Kurdistan Region.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Berlin. 2014.
"Jugend Demo gegen den IS-Terror".
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
Rund 100 Menschen nahmen an einer Demonstration unter dem Motto "Yarmouk retten" von Berlin Neukölln nach Kreuzberg teil. Die vornehmlich aus Syrern, Palästinensern und linken Gruppen bestehende Demonstration wollte an die Einnahme des palästinensischen Flüchtlingslagers im südlich Damaskus durch den sogenannten Islamischen Staat (IS) und die fortgesetzte Bombardierung und Belagerung durch die Truppen des syrischen Machthabers Baschar al-Assad erinnern.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Berlin. 2017.
"Mahnwache Solidarität mit al-Ghouta und Deir ez-Zor".
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
Gazi, Istanbul. Le 22 février 2015, la police a exécuté deux militantes du MLKP, parti de la gauche révolutionnaire turque, soupçonnée d'avoir posé des bombes fisant un journal pro-daesh et un camion de police. Le 23, les funérailles des militantes ont lieu dans le quartier de Gazi, bastion des révolutionnaires turcs et kurdes. A cette occasion, la brache armée de l'organisation fait une apparition publique pour saluer ses martyrs.
The UK Defence Minister Michael Fallon met with journalists at the Embassy on Wednesday 20 January 2016, ahead of a counter Daesh coalition meeting hosted by French counterpart Jean Yves Le Drian.
Prosecuting and punishing the crimes against humanity or even possible genocide committed by Daesh
Photo : ©Council of Europe/ Felix Zahn
Camp de Maxmur, Irak. Depuis l'attaque de daesh en août 2014, les habitants se sont équipés de voiture puissantes.
A lire : www.middleeasteye.net/fr/reportages/irak-cern-s-par-la-gu...
Berlin. 2017.
"وقفة تضامنية مع أهلنا المحاصرين في الغوطة ودير الزور / Solidaritätskundgebung für die im Osten Damaskus' belagerten Menschen in al-Ghouta".
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
L’ospedale, date le sue dimensioni e la posizione strategica, era diventato, con l’occupazione della città, un’importante base logistica dei daesh. E’ stato bombardato dall’esercito dalla coalizione guidata dagli USA. Durante l’assedio i combattenti del YPG/YPJ hanno fornito all’aviazione americana informazioni sulla presenza dei mercenari dell’ISIS nelle diverse zone della città e gli edifici strategici da essi occupati.
Berlin. 2015.
Kurdische Kundgebung vor der türkischen Botschaft nach dem Anschlag in Suruç.
Thorsten Strasas. - Wien | Berlin. - Photographers in Solidarity.
UN at Reconciliation Meeting Urges Iraqis to Seize the Momentum of Victory over Daesh to Build a Better Future
Najaf, 13 December 2017 - Iraq’s victory over the Daesh terrorists provides an opportunity for the country to shed its painful past and confidently embark on the road to peace and development, the United Nations emphasised at a conference on national reconciliation in Najaf today, urging Iraqis of all affiliations to seize the momentum and build on it to ensure a prosperous future for the younger generation.
The call came at a roundtable discussion that brought together tribal, religious, academic, political party and civil society actors from the Najaf and Diwaniyah Governorates to gauge the opinion of Iraqis from all corners of the country and tackle challenges to the Iraqi national reconciliation in the post-Daesh phase.
This is the sixth and last of such regional roundtables to convene under the theme “National Settlement: Prospects and Challenges” since September. Their recommendations will enhance the process that will lead to an inclusive National Settlement to take Iraq into the future after years of conflict and divisions. The meetings were organised jointly by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Implementation and Follow-up Committee for National Reconciliation at the Office of the Prime Minister, with funding from the Governments of Germany and the Netherlands.
The representative of the Implementation and Follow-up Committee for National Reconciliation at the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Ali Abbas, opened the meeting in Najaf with an overview of the National Settlement document, which he explained forms the basis for national reconciliation.
“There is no alternative to the settlement, or to reconciliation. It is a necessity. The other choices are: No stability, No security, No development.”
He said the National Settlement discussion should involve all components and groups and is open to ideas and proposals, but all should be in line with the Constitution.
Addressing the participants - 68 men and 28 women from Najaf and Diwaniyah Governorates - the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Political and Electoral Affairs, Ms. Alice Walpole, alluded to Najaf’s significance in reconciliation, a city she described as renowned for its spirit of tolerance and acceptance.
Ms. Walpole said the defeat of Daesh provides the opportunity to press forward on the course towards permanent peace, so that the country can focus all its energies and resources on reconstruction.
“Reconciliation is a long process. We need to work together to develop a clear vision for Iraq’s better future,” the Deputy Special Representative emphasised. “We believe that all Iraqis need to capitalise on this momentum and build a basis for peaceful coexistence.”
Participants highlighted post-Daesh challenges with regard to national reconciliation. Opinions were diverse, from diagnosing the ills of the country and ways to move forward, to calls to combat corruption, ensure justice, hold perpetrators of crimes accountable, enact political reforms and work towards economic development.
They called for robust engagement of the United Nations in the political and development fields, including on elections and education, as well as in capacity building, pointing to UN experience in other countries and how this can be applied to Iraq.
Ms. Walpole underlined that the United Nations is committed to assisting the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people in overcoming the many challenges.
“There is a real need for constructive dialogue at every level,” the Deputy Special Representative said. “I am certain that, with the concerted efforts of Iraq’s leaders, political forces and its people of all ethnic and religious groups and their patriotism, assisted by the continued support of the international community, Iraq will be able to surmount post-Daesh challenges and build a better future.”
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
The legend of the 4th cent Sts Behnam and Sarah casts Sennacherib (r.705-681 BCE), under the name Sinharib, as their royal father. After Behnam converts to Christianity, Sinharib orders his execution, but is later struck by a dangerous disease that is cured through being baptized by St Matthew in Assur. Thankful, Sinharib then converts to Christianity and founds an important monastery near Mosul, called Deir Mar Mattai.
The Monastery was destroyed on March 19, 2015, by Daesh (Isis) who desecrated the exterior murals in all of the monastery's buildings. Repair work restoring the monastery and the tomb of Mar Behnam to its pre-ISIS condition was completed by December 2018.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict Bangura visit to Iraq
Baghdad, 26 - 28 February 2017 - On the invitation of the Government of Iraq the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura is visiting Iraq.
On 26 February 2017 SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Erfan Mahmood Al Hayali, Iraqi Minister of Defense. The implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence (which was signed in New York in September 2016) was discussed as well as the importance of enforcing accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
In the meeting with Mr. Shorish Khalid Saeed, Iraqi Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration and implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the survivors centered approach in dealing with these crimes.
SRSG Bangura met with H. E. Dr. Salim Al-Jobouri, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives (CoR). Legislative work that CoR is undertaking in alleviating the consequences of the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by DAESH by providing legal framework for the prosecution of perpetrators of these crimes was discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals. It was highlighted that Iraqi results in this field can establish a model that might become a blue print for other countries in similar situations.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, met with H. E. Mr. Haider Al-Abadi, the Prime Minister of Iraq. Comprehensive collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence was discussed with special emphasis on the documentation of the cases and persecution of the perpetuators of the sexual violence crimes committed by DAESH. The need to address these serious crimes and the sensitivity of the long term consequences for the victims and the whole society were highlighted.
In the meeting with Mr. Mahmoud Al-Bayati, Director General, Counter-Terrorism and National Security Advisor, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the enforcement of accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
On 27 February 2017, SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Haidar al-Zamili, Iraqi Minister of Justice. The need to provide legal framework for the prosecution of the perpetrators of the horrendous sexual violence crimes and means to obtain and protect evidences and witnesses were discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize so that these goals could be achieved in accordance with the highest standards of the international human rights and criminal law.
In a meeting with Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Jaf, Iraqi Minister for Migrations and Displacement SRSG Bangura discussed the issue of support to the victims of sexual violence, currently located in IDP camps, to cope with trauma and possible stigma.
SRSG Bangura with Mr. Faeq Zaidan, the Head of the High Judicial Council of Iraq discussed the strengthening of the legal framework and training of judges for the filing and processing of the cases of sexual violence committed by Daesh, with the special emphasis on the need to implement the highest standards of the international criminal law and human rights.
In her separate meetings with Mr. Taqi Al Mawla, a Turkmen Shi’a religious leader, and with a group of prominent Sunni religious leaders, SRSG Bangura discussed the role of religious leaders in sensitizing the communities on the issue of assistance to the victims of sexual violence to cope with their traumas and possible stigma.
On 28 February 2017, SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Bangura, met with a group of Representatives of the Council of Representatives (CoR). The CoR representatives described the ongoing efforts they are undertaking to improve the existing legal framework to facilitate the prosecution of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence and to better address the consequences of these crimes, including issues related to forced marriages and the situation of children born to survivors of rape. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals.
In the continuation of her visit to Iraq SRSG Bangura travels to Kurdistan Region.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Kubiš Says Iraqis Want Leaders to Act to Counter Extremism, Promote Tolerance
Baghdad, 10 February 2016 - Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq Jan Kubiš, at the conclusion of World Interfaith Harmony Week in Iraq, said that the people of Iraq have sent a clear message to their Government and to the political and religious leaders that they want action to counter extremism and sectarian policies and promote tolerance. He stressed continued UN support in such an effort.
“Throughout this week, we have heard stories about the destructive impact of sectarian, religious and ethnic violence on many communities in Iraq. No religion, sect, nationality or ethnic group is immune to this disease and threat. Radical ideology and policies of sectarianism, violent extremism and terrorism that are in its most extreme form represented today by Daesh present a serious threat not only to peace and security; but if not curbed, will also be a threat to the unity of Iraq and its people,” the SRSG said.
Mr. Kubiš added: “We cannot allow the inciters of sectarian violence to pull communities into the cycle of violence and reprisals and drive a wedge between various components of Iraqi society. They ultimately serve the interests of terrorism.”
The World Interfaith Harmony Week, marked worldwide on the first week of February, promotes a culture of peace and non-violence, religious and cultural understanding, and emphasises the need for dialogue among different faiths to enhance cooperation and harmony. In activities held in Najaf, Baghdad and Erbil 2-10 February 2016, religious leaders, politicians, academics and civil society groups came together around the theme of interfaith dialogue and harmony as key to ensuring peace and stability.
“These discussions have encouraged all of us to think about ways to promote the principles of tolerance, equality, justice and co-existence,” the SRSG said at the concluding session on Wednesday 10 February 2016 that was held at the Al-Jilani Mosque in Baghdad under the theme: “Bringing It All Together: An Action Plan to Promote and Protect Religious Harmony”.
SRSG Kubiš said that participants over the past week demanded action. They urged legislators to repeal discriminatory legislation and implement inclusive policies as well as to adopt laws clearly criminalising hate speech and propaganda that incites violent extremism. They also called on the Government to create the necessary conditions for the safe and sustainable return of displaced communities as well as ensure State authority is restored to liberated areas as quickly as possible to prevent violence. Participants urged political and religious leaders to promote tolerance, understanding and peaceful coexistence to counter violent doctrines and sectarianism. Civil society, in particular women and youth who shape familial and social norms, and media, which drive public opinion, have a key role to play.
Participants also urged the state to vigorously work for real and profound reforms to ensure good governance and elimination of corruption, inclusive and equitable access to employment opportunities, education, health and other services, effectively functioning economy and social justice. Without such reforms, the burden of the current economic fiscal and social crisis and austerity measures will only further alienate and radicalize many, mainly young people.
“The participants in The World Interfaith Harmony Week sent a strong appeal to the State to implement confidence-building measures that would promote tolerance, equality, justice and respect for diversity thus, working also for national reconciliation, for historic compromise that will preserve unity of Iraq and its people,” the SRSG said.
Political forces are called upon to overcome political divisions that so far prevented progress on these issues, he said, expressing UN readiness to contribute to implementing the recommendations.
Opening Remarks were given by:
• Dr. Anas Mahmoud al-Issawi, Second Imam of the Sheikh Al-Jilani Mosque
• Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq
• Dr. Abdelatif Humaim, Head of the Sunni Endowment
• Mr. Sataar Jabbar al-Jaizani, Representative of the Head of the Diwan of the Shia Endowment, and
• Patriarch Louis Sako, Chaldean Patriarch of the World.
A panel entitled "What are the key issues and ideas that were highlighted during the World Interfaith Week Events held so far?" was held moderated by Mr. Marwan Ali, Director of UNAMI Office of Political Affairs and the panelists were: Dr. Hassan Nathem, UNESCO Chair for Inter-Religious Dialogue Studies in the Islamic World, University of Kufa,
• Ms. Shatna al-Abousi, Advisor to the Speaker of the Parliament,
* Mr. Ali Difai, QAdvisor to the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament,
• Dr. Jabra Ahmed Ankoush, Professor at Baghdad University
• Mr. Falah al-Alousi, Salam al-Rafidain Organization.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
"Keine Deutsche Beteiligung am Krieg in Syrien" - das verschwörungsideologische Spektrum protestiert
Am 12. Dezember 2015 haben ca. 200 bis 300 selbsternannte „Kriegsgegner“ unter dem Motto: „Keine Deutsche Beteiligung am Krieg in Syrien“ vom neu gegründeten Bündnis: „Pegada/Endgame“ ab 14 Uhr vom Hauptbahnhof aus gegen die deutsche Beteiligung am Krieg in Syrien demonstriert. Vorausgegangen war eine Veranstaltung der DIE LINKEN nur eine Woche zuvor, bei der ebenfalls das Querfront-Spektrum rund um die Mahnwachen & Co. (mit teils gleichen Schildern) aktiv wurden.
Prorussisch & antiamerikanisch: Pegada/Endgame unter dem Pseudo-Label von „Frieden“
Kurze Zeit nach Beginn der Mahnwachen-Kundgebungen, die durch den Ukraine-Krieg ab 2014 in Deutschland initiert wurden; erstarkten wenig später auch die rechten Pegida-Proteste samt pro-russischer Einflussnahme: der Pegada/Endgame Bestrebung, die sich wie die Mahnwachen: verschwörungsideologisch und putintreu gegen Amerika und gegen die NATO richtet. Zudem wirken sie stark antisemitisch und sind auf vielen linken Protesten zugegen, die sich für Frieden einsetzen.
„EnDgAmE“ (so in korrekter Eigenschreibweise) steht dabei für: „Engagierte Demokraten gegen die Amerikanisierung Europas“ und „Pegada für: „Patriotische Europäer gegen Amerikanisierung des Abendlandes“. Die Anhänger von „EnDgAmE“ behaupten sie seien für „den Frieden“, tatsächlich aber wollen sie ihre prorussische und antiamerikanische Haltung zum Ausdruck bringen. Aber auch die Ablehnung der wissenschaftlichen Medizin und das Thema Impfen spielen in diesem Spektrum u.a. -mit- eine sehr große Rolle. "EnDgAmE" sieht sich als "DIE neue Friedensbewegung". Eine nicht unbedeutende Rolle spielt dabei die aus Russland stammende Psychotherapeutin Elena Schulz, die auch Admin gleicher Facebook-Gruppe ist.
Auf Facebook hatte „EnDgAmE“ zu dieser Veranstaltung aufgerufen. Anmelder war Reza Begi. Zusammen mit Endgame-Kopf Frank Geppert und Ex-Pegida Frontfrau Kathrin Oertel unterstützte Begi u.a. auch die „Klagemauer“ Köln.
In ihrer Facebook-Veranstaltung schrieben sie:
"Für den Krieg in Syrien gibt es für die Bundeswehr weder ein Mandat von Assad noch von der UN. Somit ist eine Beteiligung daran völkerrechtswidrig und muss von allen Menschen, egal aus welchem politischen Lager gemeinsam kritisiert werden."
„Kritisiert“ werden sollte dies mit Rednern wie: Julia Szarvasy (NuoViso Mitarbeiterin aus Dresden), Elisabeth Menslage (Heilpraktikerin aus Dortmund), Reza Begi (Taxifahrer aus Köln), Rico Albrecht (Wissensmanufaktur), Jürgen Elsässer (Chefredakteur des rechtsextremen Compact-Magazins aus Leipzig), Hagen Grell (iProtest, AfD-naher Aktivist aus Leipzig), Alex Quint („Wir sind Deutschland/WfD“ aus Dresden), Taylan Can (verurteilt wegen antisemitischer Äußerungen), Heiko Schrang ("Journalist"), Frank Geppert (Endgame, Friedensbewegung Halle), Kathrin Oertel (Ex-Pegida, Friedensbewegung Halle) und Stephan Böhme (Friedensaktivist).
Nachdem die angekündigten Redner Oertel und Elsässer sowie Can nicht gekommen waren, trat u.a. Christoph Hörstel (Gründer der Kleinstpartei: Deutsche Mitte) bei der Auftaktveranstaltung auf. Hörstel, der als Interviewpartner für russische Kreml-nahe Medien sehr beliebt ist, tourt seit Jahren als Werber für das syrische Regime von Bashar al Assad durch das Land und trat auch immer wieder u.a. auf der antisemitischen, iranischen Propaganda-Show des „Al Quds“ Marsches in Berlin auf.
Das pikante daran: er war einst Coach für ISAF-Führungskräfte der Bundeswehr und Gastdozent am "Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik" in Hamburg. Von 1985 bis 1999 war er unter anderem für die ARD berichtend in Afghanistan, Pakistan und Kaschmir unterwegs.
Hörstel forderte u.a. am 12. Dezember 2015 an die teilnehmenden Demonstranten: „Wir brauchen einen Berliner Maidan, sonst werden wir diese Verbrecher nicht wegjagen können“. Nachzuhören im unten verlinkten Video.
Das Spektrum, welches beim Aufmarsch am Samstag in Berlin zu sehen war, ist bereits aus den sogenannten Friedensmahnwachen und der rechten Abspaltung: Friedensfusion/Arbeitskreis Berlin (AK Berlin) bekannt. Ebenfalls waren auch einige Pegida-Sympathisanten und Rechtsextreme vor Ort.
Weiter anwesend waren: Mario Rönsch, Konstantin Stößel und Wojna (Marcel Wojnarowicz – Sänger der verschwörungsideologischen rechtsaußen HipHop-Gruppe „Die Bandbreite“). Letzterer sprach und hielt schließlich am Brandenburger Tor einen Ein-Mann-Auftritt seiner Band ab, wobei es durch alle gängigen Verschwörungsmythen in Bezug auf 9/11, den arabischen Frühling, Daesh (IS), Syrien und diverse andere vorgebliche Verbrechen der USA ging. Zudem hagelte es Beschimpfungen auf die Presse und die „Antifa“.
Dazu auch interessant ist der Bericht von "Recherche und Informationsstelle Antisemitismus Berlin (RIAS) zur Strategie der Täuschung und antisemitischer Ausdrucksformen einer letzten Anti-NATO-Demonstration im Oktober diesen Jahres, siehe unten in den Quellenangaben.
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kriegsgegner.wordpress.com/ sowie kriegsgegner.wordpress.com/veranstaltungen/ (archive.ph/7G4qm) und kriegsgegner.wordpress.com/eine-seite/
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Rönsch
web.archive.org/web/20180318092117/http://berlin-gegen-na...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZN-uNa37d4&t=687s
www.jungewelt.de/2015/11-10/015.php (archive.is/dti0M)
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"Jugend Demo gegen den IS-Terror".
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Rund 150 Menschen, haptsächlich Kurden, beteiligen sich an einer Kundgebung in Berlin vor dem Gebäude der Vereinten Nationen in Berlin.
Sie protestieren gegen die militärischen Aktionen der Türkei und den Einmarsch türkischer Truppen rund um das nordsyrische, kurdische Efrin (Afrin). In Sprechchören und Reden fordern sie ein Ende der Aktionen und die Weltgemeinschaft zum Handeln auf. Auf Schildern wird auch der bekannt gewordene Einsatz deutscher Rüstungsgüter, darunter Leopard 2 Panzer kritisiert. Die Teilnehmer erinnern zudem an den Kampf der Kurden im nördlichen Syrien in der Region Rojava gegen Daesh ("Islamischer Staat").
Am Rande stellte die Polizei zumindest eine Fahne, die offensichtlich unter die jüngsten Verbote des Bundesinnenministeriums kurdische Organisationen betreffend, fiel.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.