Iranian Kurds who left the oppressive Iranian regime in search of stability continue to be denied basic human rights of status and security in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Ayub Warte is an independent journalist based in Erbil. His efforts to uncover and document injustices have brought Ayub into the harsh spotlight of the KDP and KRG security apparatuses. For his efforts, he has endured daily harassment, including three arrests, assaults and attempts to be 'bought off' with offers to work for politically aligned media agencies. His experiences offer an insight into conditions journalists in Iraqi Kurdistan face if they produce content critical of the local governing bodies.
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“One person tied my legs, one tied my hands, one person stabbed me 17 times and while stabbing me penetrated the wounds even further This statement is a harsh reality shared by most activists and members of civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan. On April 11th, 2022, CPT met with civil activist Mr. Aram after he was seriously injured in an attack by unidentified perpetrators following a series of death threats he received following his continuous and persistent activism work.
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