Komelgeha Demokratîk û Azad a Rojhilatê Kurdistanê (KODAR) made a statement against the chemical attacks carried out by the Turkish state in guerrilla areas.

KODAR said: "Keeping silence against war crimes carried out by the Turkish state means being a partner in crime in all Turkish actions."

The statement underlined that the killing of 17 guerrillas in Metina, Avaşin and Zap with chemical weapons by the invading Turkish army also happened because of the silence of world public opinion, and added: "The invading Turkish Army has been increasing its chemical weapons attacks against Rojava and South Kurdistan for years also because of the silence of the international community. The silence, deafness and deliberate blindness of the international community and especially the human rights institutions in the face of these crimes means that they are also partners in these war crimes.

The statement added that if the silence continues, other societies and movements may be targeted.

KODAR said: "We once again offer our condolences to the families of the 17 fallen guerrillas and strongly condemn the brutal attacks carried out by the invading Turkish state. It is the responsibility of the Kurdish people and all those who want peace to protest and try to prevent the crimes of the Turkish state everywhere."