Iran press/ Asia: Marie Struthers, reiterating the call on Turkey to respect international law, said: “Hostilities will impact and restrict access to humanitarian aid pushing the civilian population, which has already suffered years of violence and displacement, to the brink.
“It is vital that Turkish forces in the area respect their obligations under international humanitarian law to minimize the impact of their military operations on civilian populations. Turkey must ensure civilians fleeing the conflict can access safer areas including crossing the border into Turkey to seek international protection," Amnesty International’s Europe Director stressed.
“The offensive is being accompanied by a draconian crackdown on dissent and censorship of the media with investigations under anti-terrorism laws and police detention, targeting those criticizing the military operation," she said.
He added: “Quashing criticism of Turkey’s military operations and targeting journalists and social media users with threats of detention and criminal prosecutions is unacceptable. This crackdown violates Turkey’s obligations under international human rights law and it will not make the brutal realities of the offensive magically disappear.”
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