HPG calls for joint body to investigate Metina Incident

Peoples' Defence Forces, the HPG, called for commencing investigation into the explosion that led to the deaths of Peshmergha forces in Metina Region in Southern Kurdistan saying that the way in which the vehicle was destroyed signify that it was not targeted by the Guerrilla Forces.

7 June, 2021 03:22

The People's Defense Forces, the HPG, released a statement calling for an independent investigation into the incident that led to the deaths of Peshmergha fighters in the guerrilla area of Metina in Southern Kurdistan.

The statement released by the HPG Press Office on Sunday said:

"The fact that KDP military forces entered the guerrilla area in Metina in the early hours of June 5 without notice and in an operational manner was wrong and not a behavior that serves national interests. It is true that our forces there fired warning shots. However, it is certain that no weapon was used by our forces that could have led to unfortunate consequences and destroyed the vehicle in such a way. In this regard, there is a high probability that the vehicle was hit by a missile from the air. It must be clarified how the explosion occurred on the vehicle. As HPG, we believe it is necessary for a joint or independent delegation to investigate and clarify the incident."

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ANHA