پەرلەمانی کوردستان
2020-03-16T03:39:08.000000Z
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, March 16, 2020
The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued a statement on the anniversary of Saddam Hussein regime’s chemical attack against the town of Halabja. Below is the full statement:
Today, 32 years have passed since the former Iraqi regime launched a chemical attack on Halabja, killing 5000 innocent civilians, wounding thousands and displacing many more. The horrors of the horrendous attack still haunt the survivors and their families who bear the physical and emotional scars up to the present time. The chemical attack continues to have a devastating impact on the environment of the city and its neighboring areas.
As we mark this unforgettable crime, we honor those who made sacrifices for our nation, particularly the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the attack. At the same time, we continue to reiterate that such atrocities must be prevented in the future. The genocide of the people of Kurdistan or civilians anywhere in the world, regardless of their faith, ethnicity or political affiliations should not be allowed. This important and sacred principle calls for more unity and tolerance among us.
As we commemorate this day, we reiterate the need to extend further support to the surviving victims and their families. Much more is needed to be done for the great province of Halabja and its proud residents.
Unfortunately, the Iraqi government has not taken the necessary steps to compensate the residents of Halabja or other devastated areas in the Kurdish Region, which suffered at the hands of former Iraqi governments. We urge the Iraqi government to implement its legal and moral obligations in this regard.
It is our common human responsibility to ban and prevent the use of chemical weapons. Similar to the ongoing international efforts to eradicate the coronavirus, which is a global health threat, countries around the world should stand united in their efforts to eradicate weapons of mass destruction.
The victims of Halabja chemical attack continue to live in our memory. As we salute and remember the fallen heroes, we look to the future with a stronger will and optimism.
The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued a statement on the anniversary of Saddam Hussein regime’s chemical attack against the town of Halabja. Below is the full statement:
Today, 32 years have passed since the former Iraqi regime launched a chemical attack on Halabja, killing 5000 innocent civilians, wounding thousands and displacing many more. The horrors of the horrendous attack still haunt the survivors and their families who bear the physical and emotional scars up to the present time. The chemical attack continues to have a devastating impact on the environment of the city and its neighboring areas.
As we mark this unforgettable crime, we honor those who made sacrifices for our nation, particularly the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the attack. At the same time, we continue to reiterate that such atrocities must be prevented in the future. The genocide of the people of Kurdistan or civilians anywhere in the world, regardless of their faith, ethnicity or political affiliations should not be allowed. This important and sacred principle calls for more unity and tolerance among us.
As we commemorate this day, we reiterate the need to extend further support to the surviving victims and their families. Much more is needed to be done for the great province of Halabja and its proud residents.
Unfortunately, the Iraqi government has not taken the necessary steps to compensate the residents of Halabja or other devastated areas in the Kurdish Region, which suffered at the hands of former Iraqi governments. We urge the Iraqi government to implement its legal and moral obligations in this regard.
It is our common human responsibility to ban and prevent the use of chemical weapons. Similar to the ongoing international efforts to eradicate the coronavirus, which is a global health threat, countries around the world should stand united in their efforts to eradicate weapons of mass destruction.
The victims of Halabja chemical attack continue to live in our memory. As we salute and remember the fallen heroes, we look to the future with a stronger will and optimism.
