Families of missing, detained in Western Kurdistan appeal to International Coalition
The appeal consists of a comprehensive list of 15 individuals who vanished between 2012 and 2017 from various cities including Qamishlo, Derik, Afrin, and Dirbesiye.
Dec. 29, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Families of detained and missing persons from Western Kurdistan (Rojava) have issued an urgent appeal to the United States, France, and the International Coalition, requesting action to reveal the fate of their relatives allegedly held in Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) prisons.
"While we highly value the U.S., French, and International Coalition's efforts for political unity in Western Kurdistan, the fate of our loved ones in SDF prisons remains unknown," the families stated in their message.
They are calling for international pressure on the SDF command to reveal the status of their relatives and provide legal representation.
The appeal consists of a comprehensive list of 15 individuals who vanished between 2012 and 2017 from various cities including Qamishlo, Derik, Afrin, and Dirbesiye.
From Qamishlo:
Jamil Omar (July 13, 2012)
Colonel Mohammed Haitham (April 16, 2013)
Colonel Hassan Uso (April 16, 2013)
Colonel Mohammed Gula Kheiri (April 16, 2013)
Major Shawqi Osman (April 16, 2013)
Major Mohammed Khalil Ali (April 16, 2013)
Major Behzad Naso (April 16, 2013)
Captain Hussein Bakr (April 16, 2013)
Civil Guide Raghib Mohammed (April 16, 2013)
From Derik:
Behzad Dorsin (October 24, 2012)
Nidal Osman (October 24, 2012)
Fouad Ibrahim (March 24, 2017)
From Afrin:
Ahmed Sido (September 10, 2013)
Idris Elo (November 8, 2013)
From Dirbesiye:
Amir Hamid (April 11, 2014)
