Fulfill Your Duty Against the Genocide of Alevis and Christians in Syria
Dear Defenders of Humanity,
A genocide is currently taking place in Syria, specifically targeting Alevis and Christian minorities. The perpetrators of this crime against humanity are radical Islamist terrorist organizations such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS,) HTS leader Ahmed El Sara and factions of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), supported by political actors. Serious allegations suggest that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Chief İbrahim Kalın, and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan are involved in supporting these actions. Therefore, it is imperative to file criminal complaints urging institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to launch investigations and take necessary action.
Mere statements or online meetings are no longer enough. This issue directly concerns Turkey as well, and all national and international legal avenues must be pursued to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Legal professionals and bar associations must take the lead in filing lawsuits against those who commit and support this genocide. Additionally, well-documented and academically grounded complaints should be submitted to the relevant prosecutors’ offices in various countries.
This is not solely the responsibility of Alevi associations; all human rights organizations, individuals committed to secular and democratic values, civil society institutions, and political organizations must take action. Genocide is not just the concern of a particular group; it is a crime against all of humanity. If you truly stand for secularism and human rights, now is the time to act.
Large-scale protests must be organized, legal proceedings must be meticulously followed, and effective communication strategies must be employed to draw international attention to this atrocity. A structured struggle must be conducted based on Turkey’s founding principles—secularism, the rule of law, and human rights.
This is not just a warning; it is an urgent call to action for humanity. Time is running out, and this fire will soon threaten Turkey as well.
The time to take responsibility before history is now.
Sincerely,
Sefa Yürükel
Social Anthropologist and Ethnographer
Researcher on Genocides and Terrorism
Norway
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