In Rojava and France, protests have started against the Turkish invasion of Afrin. Kurds in Rojava can be seen waving their flags and calling for the release of Ocalan. In addition, cries of “Down, down, Erdogan!” were heard during these rallies.

With our soul, with our blood, we are with you Afrin!

In Strasbourg, a similar demonstration is ongoing, requesting the United Nations “stop the genocide in Afrin.” This protest comes only days after President Macron has stated “France will strike” if chemical weapons are used in Syria, and is one of an annual march for Ocalan.

Rome avoided such protest during Erdogan’s visit, having preemptively banned protest just prior. However, despite this, there were cases of minor clashes in the city.

Turkey has also suffered protest, but has arrested many involved and the leaders of these protests to discourage further cases.

Germany has also had clashes between pro-Turkish and pro-Kurdish groups, both of which were evicted by the local police forces.

UPDATE: Pro-Kurdish protestors have organized in Munich, against the Security Council. They claim the council to be a “justification of NATO, its arms spending, and its illegal wars of aggression.”

Sources

Fox News – The National – France24 – Sputnik News – The New Arab – Ruptly