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Lawyers Volunteer to Defend Shaswar Abdulwahid Following Arrest

AM:11:50:13/08/2025

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Dozens of lawyers from various cities in the Kurdistan Region have announced their readiness to volunteer in the legal defense of Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, leader of the New Generation Movement, following his arrest late on Wednesday, August 12, 2025.

Several of the lawyers have already arrived at the Sulaimaniyah court to begin preparations for his defense. The arrest of Abdulwahid has drawn significant public and political reaction, with many parties calling for a transparent and impartial judicial process.

The circumstances surrounding his detention remain unclear, and no official charges have been publicly disclosed so far.