We call on foreign countries to help with initiatives to rebuild Shengal after the war with ISIS and not contribute to the further destruction of cities and towns.
CPT is gravely concerned about the due process in both court trials, as the prosecution has not presented reasonable evidence to support the accusations against the nine Badinan prisoners.
We pray for the families and friends who lost their loved ones in this tragic attack, and we pray and work for a world in which everyone can live in peace and safety.
CPT calls for the immediate release of Badal Barwari, Omed Barushky and all of the Badinan Prisoners.
The family of Suleiman Kamal, one of nine Badinan Prisoners to stand trial in July, speaks about the situation and upcoming trial of their father and husband.
Christian Peacemaker Teams – Iraqi Kurdistan condemns the final decision of Erbil’s judiciary to deny justice to Badinan activists and journalists.
Pray for an end to Turkish operations in Iraqi Kurdistan, the withdrawal of all military forces, and the dismantling of the 41 Turkish military and intelligence bases.
Christian Peacemaker Teams calls on Turkey to cease Operation Claw-Lightning in the Kurdistan Region and allow for the unconditional return of all civilian population to their villages and farms.
“We need help. We just got some small help from one organization, but we have no tents and no place to sleep.”
The Court of Cassation’s decision comes as a shock to the family members of the Badinan prisoners and as well as to the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independent journalists and civil society.