Residents protest Turkish attacks before Russian base in Syria’s Qamishli
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) — In front of the Russian base in Qamishli city, northeastern Syria, residents gathered on Saturday to call on Russia to clarify its stance regarding Turkey’s recent attacks, accusing it of “giving the latter a green light” to launch air raids on northern Syria.
Most participants were from the Martyrs’ Families Foundation, which cares for the families of those killed of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Turkish attacks or in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS).
The vigil was organized in response to the heavy Turkish ground and air bombardment since Sunday night which killed civilians and military personnel from both the SDF and Syrian government forces, in addition to destroying vital infrastructure.
The families made a statement in which they said they provided “12.000 martyrs of their children” to preserve the safety and security of this country, according to the statement.
They called on the United Nations and the European Union to put the name of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his government and army commanders on the terror lists because of the recent strikes, according to the statement.
The protesters tried to hand a letter to the Russian leaders in the base. After more than two hours under the rain, the Russian forces informed them that they would receive the letter in night time.