This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Condemn the Turkish provocations in Cyprus EEZ, Greek borders and Afrin in Syria
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Turkey has proceeded in multiple unjustified acts under Public International Law. The Turkish Foreign policy seems to be ignoring traditional international provisions and the law of the sea. Our petition aims to raise awareness about the instability in the East Mediterranean Region.
British Implications: English base in Akrotiri and Dekeleia exist in the East Mediterranean Region where many British citizens reside.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure what you'd like the British Government to condemn.
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If you would like the UK to "Halt immediately UK arms sales to Turkey until they withdraw from Afrin Syria." you might like to sign this petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/212064
If you would like the UK "Government to move security council resolution condemning Turkish Invasion of Syria.", you might like to sign this petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/213450
Last week the Government were questioned about the protection of civilians in Afrin. You can read what was said here:
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