Exclusive: Investigation by group of prominent human rights lawyers also criticises Syria and Iraq
. The report, which followed a three-year inquiry that investigated the conduct of 13 countries, concluded three of them failed in their duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the genocide., the committee went further by accusing its leaders of being complicit in the massacres, alleging it failed to police its borders to halt the free flow of IS fighters, including a significant number of Turkish nationals. Turkish officials have said the criticisms are baseless.
“Turkish officials knew and/or were wilfully blind to evidence that these individuals would use this training to commit prohibited acts against the Yazidis,” the report said. Syria’s government, the report alleged, failed to prevent the transfer and detention of enslaved Yazidis on its territory. “Turkey not only opened its doors and became a safe heaven for millions of Syrians and Yazidis but also provided protection for the people of the region through three counter terrorism operations in Syria. Today Yazidis live peacefully in areas that are under the control of the legitimate Syrian opposition in north-western Syria.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Turkey should face international court over Yazidi genocide, report saysExclusive: Investigation by group of prominent human rights lawyers also criticises Syria and Iraq
Read more »
Turkey seizes Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grainKremlin denies owning the cargo despite boasting of the ‘first ship’ to leave occupied territory
Read more »
Turkey seizes Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grainKremlin denies owning the cargo despite boasting of the ‘first ship’ to leave occupied territory
Read more »
Turkey should face international court over Yazidi genocide, report saysExclusive: Investigation by group of prominent human rights lawyers also criticises Syria and Iraq
Read more »
Nick Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend, due to face Canberra courtNick Kyrgios is due to face court in Canberra after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend. Story:
Read more »