Kurdish

Istanbul Lawyer Arrested on Alleged Connections with Kurdish Militant Group

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Istanbul, Turkey – A prominent lawyer from Istanbul was detained and subsequently arrested by Turkish authorities on charges linked to terrorism, amid intensified scrutiny over alleged connections to the proscribed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Firat Epözdemir, identified as a board member of the Istanbul Bar Association, faces accusations of “membership in an armed terrorist group” and disseminating “terrorist propaganda.” The arrest, which took place on Saturday, follows Epözdemir’s detainment two days prior at Istanbul Airport. The action is part of a broader probe touching on alleged affiliations with the PKK, considered a terrorist organization by … Read more

Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more