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Due to the impact of a military
operation by the Turkish forces, the Iraqi land is witnessing a dangerous
regional development. The Turkish military entered Iraqi territory, in their
campaign against terrorist elements headquarters in Northern Iraq.
This was in response to the frequent attacks by the terrorist groups.
At this dangerous stage, the Assyrian General Conference calls on the
Iraqi government to assume its responsibilities through effective
implementation of the Iraqi Constitution. The terrorist groups need to stop
the use of Iraqi territory as springboard to threaten the security of
neighboring countries. Article 7 -II of the Iraqi Constitution, clearly
states, "It is the responsibility of the State to combat terrorism and
prevent the use of Iraqi territory as headquarters, corridor, or an arena for
activities." Article 8, emphasizes the principles of good relations with
neighboring countries, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other
countries. Moreover, the Iraqi government should seek to resolve disputes
through peaceful means.
Through their cooperation with,
and support of terrorist elements, the Kurdish leaders bear the bulk of the
responsibility for exposing Iraq to such interventions and operations. They are not
worried about the consequences of the actions of their separatist and racist
agenda. This apathy threatens Iraq and its people. We
demand the termination of the ongoing bargaining between the parties in
control of the Iraqi political process. This breakdown is leading to silence
on what has happened. The Kurdish
leaders need to stop their support of terrorist organizations that use Iraqi
territory as their base. Supporting and aiding the terrorists is bringing
duress to the whole area.
Furthermore, we call on the
Turkish Government not to hold the Iraqi people responsible for the anomalous
behavior of some of their leaders. Those leaders who do not see beyond their
narrow interests are the source of Iraqi trouble.
Long Live Iraq, a United Land and People
Assyrian General Conference
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