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Assyrian Democratic Movement Condemns Arrest of Shaswar Abdulwahid, Demands Immediate Release

PM:12:11:13/08/2025

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The Assyrian Democratic Movement issued a strong statement on Wednesday condemning the arrest of Shaswar Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement, and urged authorities to release him immediately.

The movement emphasized its support for a fair and transparent judicial process but warned that targeting political figures in such a manner undermines democratic principles and suppresses public dissent.

"This arrest is a direct threat to the political process and the freedom of political activity in the Kurdistan Region,” the statement read. "There can be no genuine political process without a credible and active opposition.”

The arrest of Abdulwahid has sparked widespread reactions across the political spectrum, with several parties and public figures expressing concern over its implications for democracy and political freedoms.