That this House deplores the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey; supports mediation efforts with Iraq and Turkey about the Partiya Karker??n Kurdistan (PKK) attacks to encourage a comprehensive political solution to the problem of the PKK, which cannot be solved solely through military means; further deplores Turkish shelling of villages inside the Kurdistan Region in Iraq on the Iraq-Turkey border, as well as Iranian intimidation and attacks on the eastern borders of the Kurdistan Region; is deeply concerned that a Turkish incursion could jeopordise the economy of the Kurdistan Region, the most secure and prosperous part of Iraq where Turkish trade and investment has been instrumental to economic growth; notes that the Kurdistan Regional Government seeks no conflict with Turkey, considers friendly relations with Turkey its top priority and is pursuing stronger ties through direct dialogue with Ankara on any and all issues of common interest; and believes that problems and disagreements should be solved through diplomacy and dialogue based on the principle of non-interference in the affairs of others, rather than threats of military force.

That this House deplores the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey; supports mediation efforts with Iraq and Turkey about the Partiya Karker??n Kurdistan (PKK) attacks to encourage a comprehensive political solution to the problem of the PKK, which cannot be solved solely through military means; further deplores Turkish shelling of villages...

That this House records the 15th anniversary of the massacre of Kurdish people at Halabja in 1988 with sadness and sends its sympathy to the survivors and the families of victims; applauds the efforts of Kurdish people to live in peace in an autonomous region of Iraq; is deeply concerned that Turkish forces using United States equipment and United States support are planning to invade from the north as part of the war drive against Iraq; and rejects invasion and war as being neither legal nor legitimate and motivated only by American military power and thirst for oil.

That this House records the 15th anniversary of the massacre of Kurdish people at Halabja in 1988 with sadness and sends its sympathy to the survivors and the families of victims; applauds the efforts of Kurdish people to live in peace in an autonomous region of Iraq; is deeply concerned...

That this House expresses extreme concern about the move of Turkish troops into northern Iraq; is aware of Turkey's desire to seize control of natural resources in the Kurdish areas of Northern Iraq; believes that a Turkish invasion or occupation of northern Iraq would threaten the successful and autonomous government of the Iraqi Kurdish region; recalls the long standing persecution by Turkey of its own Kurdish population, the suppression of Kurdish culture and language, the use of arbitrary arrest and torture against the Kurdish people and the destruction of thousands of Kurdish villages by Turkish armed forces; calls upon the UN to resist any attempt by Turkey to interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government and the EU to recognise the four-year long ceasefire of the Kurdistan Freedom and Democracy Congress and its continued offer to discuss a democratic solution to the conflict within the borders of the Turkish state, as an opportunity of a peaceful diaglogue with the Kurdish people of Turkey.

That this House expresses extreme concern about the move of Turkish troops into northern Iraq; is aware of Turkey's desire to seize control of natural resources in the Kurdish areas of Northern Iraq; believes that a Turkish invasion or occupation of northern Iraq would threaten the successful and autonomous government...

That this House notes that the Kurdish authorities are doing all they can to facilitate media access to Iraqi Kurdistan; notes however that around 150 foreign journalists are currently being prevented from entering the region by the Turkish authorities; and calls on the government to encourage Turkey to enable these journalists to enter Northern Iraq without undue restrictions in line with European standards.

That this House notes that the Kurdish authorities are doing all they can to facilitate media access to Iraqi Kurdistan; notes however that around 150 foreign journalists are currently being prevented from entering the region by the Turkish authorities; and calls on the government to encourage Turkey to enable these...

That this House is concerned that the Government of Turkey refused to issue visas to members of the UK Parliament to allow them to visit Kurdish Iraq; notes that such an action threatens to isolate Kurdish Iraq from the democratic parliamentarians who supported the establishment of the No-Fly zones in Iraq; and calls on the UK Government to impress on the Government of Turkey that such behaviour is not what is expected of an applicant country for membership of the European Union.

That this House is concerned that the Government of Turkey refused to issue visas to members of the UK Parliament to allow them to visit Kurdish Iraq; notes that such an action threatens to isolate Kurdish Iraq from the democratic parliamentarians who supported the establishment of the No-Fly zones in...

That this House condemns the recent invasion of Northern Iraq by Turkish forces which have used tanks, planes and heavy artillery, as well as internationally-banned napalm and cluster bombs, on the local population; notes that men, women and children have been killed during rival Kurdish fighting involving the Turks and that many more have been forced from their homes; demands an immediate halt to all Turkish military operations aimed at Northern Iraq and the withdrawal of all Turkish forces from the area; and calls on the international community to find a political and peaceful solution to the Kurdish issue.

That this House condemns the recent invasion of Northern Iraq by Turkish forces which have used tanks, planes and heavy artillery, as well as internationally-banned napalm and cluster bombs, on the local population; notes that men, women and children have been killed during rival Kurdish fighting involving the Turks and...

That this House is concerned by reports of sanctions-busting by Iraq in contravention of UN Resolutions; notes that the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Massoud Barzani, is believed to be making profits of at least US$1 million daily from illegal border trade in oil products and other illegal exports between Iraq and Turkey; believes that this trade militates against a peace accord between the two Kurdish parties; and deplores the fact that this illegal trade is being conducted in full view of United Nations monitors at the border crossing.

That this House is concerned by reports of sanctions-busting by Iraq in contravention of UN Resolutions; notes that the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Massoud Barzani, is believed to be making profits of at least US$1 million daily from illegal border trade in oil products and other illegal exports between...

That this House totally condems the incursion into northern Iraq by the Turkish army; notes the tragic loss of life and destruction of property together with the displacement of Iraqi civilians; further notes that the Turkish Kurds who were refugees in the Atrush camp have now been forced to seek the protection of the Baghdad regime; is concerned at the destabilising effect of Turkish forces in the region; believes that the repeated incursions into northern Iraq by the Turkish army go far beyond any legitimate security interest of the Turkish state; and calls upon the Turkish government to withdraw its forces with immediate effect and respect the international borders between the two states.

That this House totally condems the incursion into northern Iraq by the Turkish army; notes the tragic loss of life and destruction of property together with the displacement of Iraqi civilians; further notes that the Turkish Kurds who were refugees in the Atrush camp have now been forced to seek...

That this House condemns unequivocally the recent invasion of Iraq by Turkish government forces; believes that this invasion is in breach of the articles and conventions of the United Nations; and calls for a cessation of all economic and military aid to the repressive Turkish regime.

That this House condemns unequivocally the recent invasion of Iraq by Turkish government forces; believes that this invasion is in breach of the articles and conventions of the United Nations; and calls for a cessation of all economic and military aid to the repressive Turkish regime.

That this House condemns the Turkish Government's decision to launch fresh raids by its armed forces into Northern Iraq against the Kurds; notes that Turkey has repeatedly undertaken such actions over the past few months despite angry criticism from most of the western world; reminds the Government that Turkey has applied for the approval of its application for a customs union with the European Union, a decision which the European Parliament has insisted should only receive ratification if Turkey shows greater respect for human rights in its country and better treatment for its large Kurdish minority; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to vote against such an arrangement until such time as the Turkish Government meets the criteria laid down by the European Parliament.

That this House condemns the Turkish Government's decision to launch fresh raids by its armed forces into Northern Iraq against the Kurds; notes that Turkey has repeatedly undertaken such actions over the past few months despite angry criticism from most of the western world; reminds the Government that Turkey has...

That this House condemns the recent invasion by Iraq by Turkish forces and the bombing of United Nations protected areas which are supposed to be safe havens; is concerned that thousands of civilians have been displaced from the supposed safe havens by the Turkish forces; calls upon the Security Concil to condemn this illegal and aggressive action by the government of Turkey and to authorise the use of force, if necessary, to repel the Turkish invasion and protect civilians; and calls on the European Union to reject Turkey's application for a Customs Union until such time as Turkey acts according to the rule of international law and ends human rights abuses in its own country. (Relevant registered interest declared)

That this House condemns the recent invasion by Iraq by Turkish forces and the bombing of United Nations protected areas which are supposed to be safe havens; is concerned that thousands of civilians have been displaced from the supposed safe havens by the Turkish forces; calls upon the Security Concil...

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Turkish Parliament to extend Operation Provide Comfort, so allowing troops from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France to offer continuing humanitarian assistance and protection to over 400,000 Kurds in Northern Iraq; recognises that the decision demonstrates once again the strategic importance of Turkey as a partner of the West; further welcomes Prime Minister Ciller's announcement of 7th January 1995 to lift curbs on freedom of expression which were introduced in 1982 by the then military administration; and calls upon the members of the European Union to respond positively by moving ahead with the implementation of earlier agreements to establish a customs union with Turkey at the meeting of the Association Council in Brussels on 7th March.

That this House welcomes the recent decision by the Turkish Parliament to extend Operation Provide Comfort, so allowing troops from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France to offer continuing humanitarian assistance and protection to over 400,000 Kurds in Northern Iraq; recognises that the decision demonstrates once...