YPG RESPONDS TO AMNESTY WITH A COUNTER-REPORT

DOSSIER

The YPG General Command decided to respond to the accusations of war crimes lunched by Amnesty International: the “Report, published on 12 October 2015 and titled, “We Had Nowhere Else to Go – Forced Displacement and Demolitions in Northern Syria” is contradictory and puts the credibility of the organisation at stake.”

One by one the accusations are analyzed and details are disclosed. What is however important are the conclusions drawn by YPG General Command: “We assure the public that an organisation similar to the YPG and its affiliates, whose members firmly believe in ethnic and religious diversity and fight against global terrorism to achieve peace and security, would never tolerate or condone violations or abuses might be carried out by its fighters regardless of their position or rank. We also emphasise the openness of the YPG’s units in dealing with local and international humanitarian and human rights organisations and NGOs, including Amnesty International, which we ask to review its report and show the reality in service of its principles.”

AUTHOR

SERGIO BIANCHI

Agenfor Chairman from 1996 until 2012. Now General Director of Intl Organisations, works for Agenfor on voluntary basis as researcher. Arabist specialized in the field of Muslim minorities, Dr. Bianchi has carried out in-depth research on security issues and geopolitics, supporting the idea that Islam may be a resource to counter the terrorist threats. Among his recent books "Is Islamism a Threat?" (2015), “Jihadist Radicalisation in European Prisons” (2010), “The Italian right parties in the age of leadership” (2008). His articles and video productions regarding a wide range of topics from politics to breaking news have been featured in national and internationally published newspapers and TVs over the years.