but instead left the field open to armed militia to extend the scope of their violations to include destroying minority cemeteries and cultural centres. Ladies and gentlemen, The acts perpetrated by Turkey and the military groups affiliated with it are aimed at eradicating cultural and linguistic pluralism in the north of Syria, as well as realising a demographic change along the entirety of the border between Syria and Turkey. These actions include numerous elements of genocide and threaten civil peace in the country. The protection of national and cultural diversity, including the diversity under threat in northern Syria, demands a broad international adherence to strengthening cultural and linguistic diversity. Including, the protection of languages and cultures currently under threat.