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We are against wars! - Life matters, war kills!

On military offensive of Turkey in Syria

(10.10.2019) It is, in fact, humanity itself that dies with each shot fired in wars. When you label some others enemies and dehumanize them, you actually trample on the most fundamental values of humanity.

Arab residents rally against Kurdish rule in Syria’s Deir Az Zor

(08.05.2019) Protests against Kurdish rule widen in Deir Az Zor as Arabs complain of discrimination and forced conscription.

Syria: Deserters Wary of Syrian Regime’s Pledge of Pardon

(14.11.2018) Syrian refugees, who shirked army conscription, have voiced skepticism of the regime’s amnesty from military service. In October, the regime announced an amnesty for men who deserted the army or have avoided military service, giving them several months to report for duty without facing punishment. The fear of conscription, and potential punishment for ducking it or for desertion, is frequently cited by aid groups as one of the main reasons refugees give for not wanting to return home.

Turkey: War Kills! No to War! We Want Peace!

Human Rights Association and Human Rights Foundation Turkey to the war in Afrin

(21.01.2018) The statements of the Turkish political authority regarding military intervention into Afrin in Syrian lands turned into a hot war on 20 January 2018. The air operation to Afrin was launched subsequent to the statements of the President of the Republic and then of General Staff. Additionally, it is understood from the images of the press that the ground assault was also launched together with the participation of the so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA) consisted of nondescript paramilitary groups which were transported into Syrian lands through Turkey.