2 days until journalist Suleiman's trail after 277 days in detention by KDP

Only two days remain until the trial of journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who has been detained by the authorities of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) for 277 days. The Duhok court in S. Kurdistan has postponed the hearing of his case to July 29, 2024.

2 days until journalist Suleiman's trail after 277 days in detention by KDP
27 July, 2024   09:28
NEWSDESK

The Duhok court in S. Kurdistan has postponed the trial of journalist Ahmed Suleiman, who has been detained by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) for 277 days, to July 29. The trial was initially scheduled for June 30.

Suleiman Ahmed was abducted by KDP forces at the Fish Khabur crossing on October 25, 2023, while returning to S. Kurdistan after visiting his family in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo on October 1.

His lawyers were only able to meet with him for the first time after 211 days of his abduction, which constitutes a violation of the laws of S. Kurdistan and Iraq. According to Article 123 of the amended Criminal Procedure Code of 1971, a detainee is entitled to meet with their lawyer within 24 hours.

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