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European Parliament passed resolution on Turkey's Peace Spring operations, Turkish MFA called it biased

24 October 2019 17:32 (UTC +04:00)

European Parliament has passed a resolution, condemning the Turkish anti-terror operation in northern Syria, APA reports citing website of the organization.

In a resolution, adopted on Thursday by show of hands, noted that Turkey’s military operations in northeast Syria is a violation of international law, undermining the stability and security of the region as a whole.

Importance of establishment of UN-led security zone in northern Syria has been mentioned in resolution.

MEPs are extremely concerned over reports that hundreds of ISIS prisoners are escaping from camps in northern Syria.

Turkey on Thursday rejected European Parliament's attitude over the country’s anti-terror operation in northern Syria.

"We absolutely reject the attitude of the European Parliament (EP) on Operation Peace Spring. We are not surprised by this decision taken by a Parliament constantly hosting terrorists," the ministry said in a statement.

Ankara reminded MEPs that the operation was conducted in line with the country's right to self-defense borne out of international law and U.N. Security Council resolutions.

"The legitimacy of this operation was confirmed by agreements (Turkey) made with the U.S. and Russia," the statement said.

The ministry also said Turkey refuted or provided information to the international community and foreign counterparts on claims included in Thursday's resolution.

"The EP, which despite all our explanations adopted a decision inconsistent with the facts, pressed on with its biased attitude toward Turkey lacking common sense," the statement said.

"The decision shows that the EP cannot properly follow important developments in the regional and global arena, objectively evaluate causes and consequences, and develop sound and relevant strategies," it added.