The international organization against mines Geneva Call visited guerrilla areas and had talks with HPG (People Defense Forces) guerrillas. During the meeting, Geneva Call Organization expressed its appreciation for HPG’s sensibility in battle practice on the basis of international agreements.

The meeting at Media Defense Areas was attended by Organization Head Elisabeth Decrey Warner and program director Katherin Kramer on behalf of the organization, while HPG Main Headquarter Commander Nurettin Sofi, Self Defense Committee member Narin Engizek and YJA-Star commander Gulan Batman on behalf of HPG.

Many subjects were discussed at the meeting; particularly HPG’s approach after the act where four civilians lost their lives in Batman, the exclusion of young people under 18 into battle, removal of anti-personal and unregulated mines and the rules to be obeyed in battle.

Translation: Berna Ozgencil