On the situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire
B-10-2026-0115
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Maria Ohisalo, Saskia Bricmont, Erik Marquardt, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Rasmus Nordqvist, Ville Niinistö, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Mounir Satouri, Katrin Langensiepen, Villy Søvndal
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Parliament condemns the violent clashes between Syrian transitional government forces and the SDF in north-east Syria, which have caused civilian deaths and mass displacement.¶¶ It urges all parties to abide by the ceasefire, protect civilians, respect Kurdish rights, and pursue a peaceful resolution.¶¶ It calls for humanitarian aid to reach affected areas, including host communities, and for the release of unlawfully detained persons.¶¶ It demands that member states repatriate their nationals from detention facilities and ensure fair trials, while opposing the US transfer of detainees to Iraq.¶¶ It calls for an end to foreign interference, including by Türkiye and Israel, and for the EU to support an inclusive transition and accountability.¶¶¶ It urges the Commission to release funds for humanitarian aid and to adopt a standalone Syria strategy, and calls on member states to maintain protection for Syrian refugees.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the violent clashes between Syrian transitional government forces and SDF forces in north-east Syria, deploring civilian casualties and mass displacement.¶
- Calls for prompt and impartial investigation of all violations of international law by any actor, and for accountability for atrocities.¶
- Urges the Syrian Government, its allies, and the SDF to fully abide by the ceasefire, protect civilians, and respect Kurdish rights, including self-determination.¶
- Welcomes the 30 January 2026 agreement between the interim government and the SDF, and calls on all parties to fulfil their pledges.¶
- Calls on the Syrian Government to prioritise shelter and food, increase humanitarian aid delivery, and ensure safe passage for convoys.¶
- Welcomes Decree No 13 recognising Kurdish rights, and calls for enshrining these rights in the constitution.¶
- Denounces continued application of Assad-era laws suppressing civil society, and calls for their repeal.¶
- Deplores electoral shortcomings in the October 2025 People’s Assembly elections, including postponed polls in the north east and Suwayda, and calls for completing the process.¶
- Urges the Syrian Government to guarantee safety of detainees, release unlawfully detained persons, and bring detention facilities under a legal framework.¶
- Calls on member states to repatriate their nationals from detention facilities, prioritising minors, and to investigate and prosecute returning nationals.¶
- Expresses grave concern about US transfers of Daesh suspects to Iraq, highlighting violations of non-refoulement.¶
- Calls for an end to foreign interference, including by Türkiye and Israel, and for the EU to support negotiations and accountability.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Syrian transitional government and SDF forces: urged to abide by ceasefire and protect civilians.¶
- Detainees in al-Hol and other facilities: need safety, humanitarian aid, and legal framework.¶
- EU member states: called to repatriate nationals and maintain protection for Syrian refugees.¶¶¶
- Türkiye and Israel: urged to stop military actions in Syria.¶
- Syrian civil society: to be prioritised in EU funding and consulted.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- More than 170 000 people displaced by fighting in north-east Syria.¶
- Around 30 000 people detained in al-Hol and al-Roj, including about 8 500 foreign nationals.¶
- Approximately 9 000 male Daesh detainees, including around 1 500 foreign nationals.¶
- Around 20 000 children at high risk due to disorder in detention facilities.¶
- EUR 620 million for 2026 and 2027 for socio-economic recovery, humanitarian assistance and reconstruction.¶
- Fivefold increase in ISIS fighters in Syria over the past year, from 2 000 to 10 000.¶