|
Date, Country, Type and ref. no. of communication |
Mandates | Summary | Replies received |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Information received concerning the arrest, detention and prosecution on espionage charges of the journalist Mr. Sulaiman Ahmad by the authorities of the Kurdish region of Iraq. Mr. Sulaiman Ahmad, also known as Sleman Mohammed Ahmed, is a journalist of Syrian nationality. Since 2018, he has worked for the local news agency “Rojnews” as a journalist and editor of its Arabic section. His journalistic work has included reporting on issues related to fundamental rights and freedoms, including the freedom of the press in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (K-RI). Notably, Mr. Ahmad covered the cases of the “Badinan Prisoners”, a group of journalists and activists from the Badinani ethnic group who were arrested in the wake of 2020 anti-Government protests. In this context, we wish to recall the communication AL IRQ 1/2017, in which Special Procedures mandate holders expressed their concerns about the killing of a journalist who also worked for the agency “Rojnews” in the Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan region. In this regard, I thank your Excellency’s Government for the response provided on 26 January 2018. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
Communication report and search
OHCHR.org
