Court drops charges against Suleiman Ahmed and orders his release

The South Kurdistan Court of Review has issued a decision to drop all charges against Roj News editor Suleiman Ahmed and ordered his immediate release.

Court drops charges against Suleiman Ahmed and orders his release
6 January, 2025   12:51
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This decision comes after more than a year of detention and trials, which garnered widespread sympathy from journalists and human rights activists, who considered the case a violation of press freedom and human rights in the region.

According to Suleiman’s lawyer, Bashdar Hassan, who spoke to Roj News Agency, the court decided to dismiss the charges due to a lack of evidence supporting the accusations against his client, proving the charges to be unfounded.

The lawyer noted that the release of journalist Suleiman Ahmed represents a victory for justice and human rights and is seen as a positive step towards strengthening press freedom in the Kurdistan Region.

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