Germany Investigates 'Pro-YPG Violence' While Arming Turkish Military That Fights Them
📰 THE STORY: Daily Sabah reports that German authorities are investigating two injuries during a pro-YPG demonstration, framing it as an incident of violence amid ongoing scrutiny of Kurdish groups. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The YPG (People's Protection Units) are the primary force of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who were crucial U.S. and German-backed allies in
the fight against ISIS, particularly in the 2017 Battle of Raqqa. Simultaneously, Germany has consistently been a major arms supplier to Turkey, which views the YPG as an offshoot of the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) and a terrorist organization, despite the YPG's role in combating ISIS. This dual approach creates a hypocritical foreign policy where an ally is simultaneously demonized by a NATO
partner, with German weaponry potentially used against them. Double Standard: Western governments and media outlets routinely celebrate 'pro-democracy' or 'anti-regime' protests in nations targeted by their foreign policy (e.g., Iran, Venezuela), often downplaying associated violence or property damage, and even lionizing leaders of such movements. Yet, demonstrations in the West that challenge
mainstream narratives or support groups deemed problematic by NATO allies, like the YPG, are quickly scrutinized for 'violence' or 'extremism.' The emphasis here is on 'violence at pro-YPG rallies', not the underlying political tensions or Germany's complicity in escalating them. Follow the Money: Germany is a significant exporter of arms, including to NATO member Turkey. In 2020 alone, Germany