Manbij Military Council (MMC) released a statement calling on the displaced people from Manbij who are currently staying in Turkish-occupied areas to return to their land.

The statement said that the awareness of public must be raised against the schemes of the Turkish state in the occupied areas of Syria, and that responsibilities must be fulfilled to make sure that residents in these areas do not end up obliged to join the terrorist groups.

According to the statement, Manbij Military Council made a decision during their meeting held on January 25 to call on the displaced people of Manbij who are currently staying in the ‘Euphrates Shield’ areas to return to their hometown. The Council stated that conditions for the return would be provided.

The statement ended with the following message;

“The armed elements in the Euphrates Shield region who want to return to civilian life will be guaranteed this right. Anyone who would want to join the Manbij Military Council and defend the people is welcome.”