The invading Turkish state has once again attacked the Maxmur Refugee Camp in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). The camp, located about 60 kilometers southwest of Hewlêr (Erbil), is home to thousands of Kurds who were displaced by Turkey from their lands in North Kurdistan during the notorious 90’s. The camp is officially under the protection of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) but was repeatedly targeted by Turkey, resulting in several civilian casualties.

On Saturday, the Turkish army attacked the camp with an armed unmanned aerial vehicle amidst its ongoing genocidal attacks against guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones since late April.

In a written statement on Sunday, Iraqi President Barham Salih strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “dangerous step”.

The attack jeopardizes the lives of civilians including refugees and is contrary to international and humanitarian laws, the statement by Iraqi Presidency said.