A/HRC/39/65 through reconnaissance works instantaneous/dynamic intelligence. of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 10. All precautions were taken to avoid collateral damage to the civilian population. The campaign has been exemplary in that regard. To minimize collateral damage, maximum precision in targeting was applied, even to the extent of often slowing down the operation. 11. However, PYD/YPG launched a disinformation campaign with visual material shot at different times and locations, claiming that civilians or civilian infrastructure were targeted, which does not reflect the truth. On the contrary, following the start of the operation, PYD/YPG perpetrated more than 90 rocket attacks to our Kilis and Hatay provinces, killing and injuring many of our citizens. 12. The military phase of OOB was concluded on the 58th day of the campaign, following the liberation of Afrin city on 18 March. 13. OOB has shown to the entire world how a counter-terrorism operation can be conducted without harming civilians and civilian infrastructure. 14. The next phase of the operation, which is now underway, is focused on ensuring security and stability (de-mining, establishing order, local governance and security, return of IDPs and refugees originally from Afrin). It is guided by the success of the OES model. 15. “Local ownership” is the overarching principle for bringing back stability to liberated areas. Since the beginning of OOB, our motto has been “Afrin belongs to the people of Afrin”. During this second phase, our efforts are aimed at translating this motto into reality. 16. In line with this principle, the formation of local security and governance structures have been supported. 17. Seven Local Councils composed of representatives of the local people are now in place. As an example, the Local Council in Afrin city, presided by a Kurdish representative, is composed of eleven Kurds, eight Arabs and one Turkmen, demonstrating the demographic nature of the region. 18. Restoring security and establishing local governance facilitates the return of the people of Afrin back to their homes as has been the case in the OES area. 19. Despite Turkey’s efforts, many others who had left Afrin and taken shelter in surrounding areas cannot go back to their homes as they are blocked by PYD/YPG and the regime. 20. To bring life back to normal, de-mining continues to be the most important issue. Search operations for mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in and around Afrin city center are underway. 21. We have provided, through our national agencies, continuous humanitarian aid and fundamental health services to the region in order to prevent civilian suffering. We have also facilitated the cross-border delivery of UN humanitarian assistance. 22. Relevant Turkish agencies are working hand in hand with the local population to restore public services and to improve the infrastructure. Maintenance and repair works for water-well drilling and sewage systems are underway. Excavation and road repair works continue simultaneously with mine clearance activities. Reconstruction of houses demolished due to PYD/YPG-planted IED explosions has also started. Work is underway for providing electricity from Turkey to Afrin, where no grid power has been available for the last six years. 23. In close cooperation and coordination with the true owners of Afrin, Turkey will continue to support and encourage the implementation of a wide range of stabilization projects in Afrin. 24. Operation Olive Branch demonstrates that Turkey will not tolerate any terrorist organization finding safe haven in this region of vital importance for her national security. Turkey will not consent to the pursuit of unilateral agendas that are against the will of the Syrian people. Turkey’s efforts will contribute to the preservation of the territorial integrity 23