On the situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire
B-10-2026-0114
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Özlem Demirel, Jonas Sjöstedt, Hanna Gedin, Per Clausen
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Parliament condemns attacks on civilians in northeast Syria and demands an immediate end to military operations, respect for international law, and independent investigations into war crimes.¶¶¶ It calls for respecting ceasefire agreements, protecting the Rojava model of democratic autonomy, and ensuring humanitarian access and civilian protection mechanisms.¶¶¶ The resolution urges the EU to apply diplomatic pressure, condition funding on human rights progress, suspend deportations, and consider sanctions against perpetrators.¶¶¶ It stresses the need for constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights and the DAANES as a legitimate regional autonomy within a democratic Syrian state.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns attacks on civilians by Syrian transitional government and jihadist militias, calling them grave violations of international humanitarian law and potential war crimes.¶
- Demands an immediate and unconditional end to all military operations and urges Syrian authorities to respect international humanitarian law and human rights law.¶
- Condemns authoritarian practices by Syrian transitional authorities, including military pressure and forced integration, which deny political rights and expose minorities to abuses.¶
- Demands independent, transparent international investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Rojava and Syria, ensuring justice and reparations.¶
- Demands that ceasefire agreements be respected and consolidated, condemning violations that risk reigniting hostilities.¶
- Rejects using ceasefire or integration as cover for repression, territorial expansion, or dismantling democratic self-governance in Rojava.¶
- Stresses that a sustainable future for Syria requires dialogue, demilitarisation, and inclusive political processes, not military domination or coercive integration.¶
- Reaffirms solidarity with Kurdish people and recognises the DAANES and SDF's role in defeating Daesh and maintaining stability.¶
- Highlights the Rojava experience as a democratic alternative based on grassroots democracy, gender equality, and peaceful coexistence, which must be protected.¶¶
- Demands immediate opening of permanent, safe humanitarian corridors and unimpeded humanitarian access to besieged areas.¶¶
- Calls for EU support for a UN monitoring mission to protect civilians and document violations.¶
- Urges EU diplomatic pressure on Syrian authorities and Türkiye, rejects premature normalisation, and conditions funding on human rights progress.¶¶
Who is affected
- Civilians in northeast Syria, including Kurdish, Yazidi, Assyrian, and other communities, who face violence and displacement.¶¶¶
- Syrian transitional authorities, who are urged to respect international law and face potential sanctions.¶¶
- The EU and its member states, which are called on to exert diplomatic pressure and condition funding.¶¶
- Türkiye, which is urged to stop attacks against Kurdish communities.