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Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire

TA-10-2026-0053 · P10_TA(2026)0053 · PE782.077

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Parliament condemns violence against civilians in Northeast Syria, demands humanitarian access, and supports the ceasefire and Kurdish rights. It calls on Türkiye to stop military intervention, urges action on Daesh detainees, and stresses conditional EU aid.

Key points

  1. Condemns all violence against civilians, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and damage to infrastructure; calls for investigations and UN access.
  2. Demands permanent safe humanitarian corridors for besieged areas, including Kobani, and increased EU humanitarian aid and psychosocial support.
  3. Welcomes the SDF-Syrian government agreement, supports the ceasefire, and calls for respect and monitoring mechanisms.
  4. Calls on Türkiye to stop military action in Northeast Syria and urges the EU to address Türkiye's involvement bilaterally.
  5. Calls on Syrian authorities to protect ethnic and religious communities and enshrine Kurdish rights in the constitution.
  6. Deplores the international community's delegation of Daesh detainee security to Kurdish authorities without adequate support.
  7. Warns of risks from escaped Daesh fighters; calls for effective custody and monitoring in any transfers, and for international coalition action.
  8. Stresses Member States' responsibility for EU nationals among Daesh detainees.
  9. Regrets US withdrawal from Operation Inherent Resolve; calls for EU and Member States to step up counter-Daesh efforts and secure long-term management of detainees and camps.
  10. Reiterates call to repatriate nationals from al-Hol and al-Roj camps, with risk assessment and reintegration support.
  11. Commends Kurdish forces' role against Daesh, calls for recognition of Kurdish sacrifices and women's rights.
  12. Calls for inclusive decision-making, intensified diplomatic efforts, and a stand-alone EU strategy on Syria; stresses conditionality of EU support.

Who is affected

  • Civilians in Northeast Syria, especially Kurds, women, and children, affected by violence and displacement.
  • Türkiye is urged to stop military intervention in Northeast Syria.
  • Syrian authorities are called on to protect minorities and enshrine Kurdish rights.
  • EU Member States are urged to repatriate nationals from camps and step up intelligence efforts.

Figures and deadlines

  • 148,000 civilians displaced by the offensive launched on 6 January 2026.
  • Approximately 400,000 people without electricity, water, food, and medical care.
  • More than 250,000 people at risk in Kobani.
  • More than 170,000 people internally displaced across Aleppo, Al-Hasakah, and Raqqa.
  • Approximately EUR 620 million financial support package for 2026 and 2027.
  • EUR 150 million mobilised from the EU financial cushion for Syria.