Our family woke up this morning to devastating news. 💔
My nephew, a Swedish–Syrian citizen, who disappeared months ago while visiting relatives in Qamishlo, Rojava Kurdistan/northeastern Syria, has been confirmed dead. Throughout these months, his mother and father lived in indescribable anxiety, searching desperately for any information about his whereabouts. 🖤
Today, the family was informed that they could collect his body, which reportedly bears marks that raise serious concerns and require an immediate and transparent investigation. 🕊️
As his aunt, the pain we feel is beyond words. And as a Kurdish journalist who has long defended the dignity and rights of my people, staying silent in the face of such a tragedy is not an option.
My heart goes out to his parents and family in this unimaginable grief. I call for an independent and transparent investigation to uncover the full truth and ensure accountability for those responsible, while safeguarding the dignity of the victim. 🙏
Human dignity and justice must remain values that cannot be compromised, regardless of the circumstances. What has happened calls on the international community and human rights organisations to support the family and protect the future of all victims. 🖤
#Justice
#HumanRights
#Accountability
#RojavaKurdistan
#Qamishlo
#InternationalJustice
#HumanRightsDefenders
#PressFreedom
#sweden
@amnesty
@hrw
@Europarl_EN
@bbcworldservice
Remembering Alaa as he was in life🖤