In a resolution on the situation in north-east Syria, MEPs stress that extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, forced displacement and attacks on civilian infrastructure may amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law and, in some cases, to war crimes. They cite credible reports, from the United Nations and non-governmental organisations, of recent abuses, particularly against the Kurdish population, including desecration of corpses, vandalised burial grounds and the use of unguided munitions in civilian areas. MEPs express deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in north-east Syria and call on the EU to increase its humanitarian assistance.

Unwavering support for the ceasefire

Welcoming the recent agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian transitional government, Parliament reaffirms its strong support for the ceasefire and for the recognition of Kurdish civil and educational rights, and…