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.
Please pray for the release of more than 20 journalists and civil rights activists from the Badinan region of Iraqi Kurdistan.
CPT’s report examines how the Kurdish government is stifling the freedom of expression,
Please pray for the Badinan prisoners and their families.