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Shafaq News
12 hours ago
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Feyli community calls on Iraq to act on genocide recognition
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraqi lawmakers, activists, and Feyli Kurdish representatives convened in Baghdad on Saturday to demand urgent action to restore the long-denied rights of the Feyli community, citing decades of forced displacement, property confiscation, and continued marginalization. The Member of the Feyli Front Sara Hussein underscored the community's historical suffering under previous regimes, including mass displacement and executions. Despite political change in Iraq, most Feylis have yet to regain their seized assets or receive compensation, she told Shafaq News. 'Today, we are still marginalized. Parliamentarians and officials have made efforts to implement laws protecting our rights, but bureaucratic hurdles and overlapping jurisdictions continue to block Property Restitution Law,' she stated, urging parliament to prioritize Article 140 in the next legislative session. Hussein also highlighted the neglect facing the Feyli language, warning that it risks extinction without serious cultural revival efforts. 'The Feyli language is distinct from Kurdish and holds unique cultural and social value.' Generational trauma and official recognition According to community data, more than 22,000 young Feylis went missing in the 1980s, and some 5,000 merchants were reportedly buried alive. Nearly 600,000 were deported from Iraq, with only about 10% managing to recover their properties or secure compensation. In 2010, Iraq's Supreme Criminal Court recognized the persecution of Feyli Kurds—including forced disappearances and property confiscations—as acts of genocide. Additionally, the Head of the Feyli Women's League Sabah Nur al-Din stressed the importance of raising awareness through such symposiums, emphasizing the need for young MPs to champion the community's rights.
Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Shafaq News
Karbala readies emergency teams before Arbaeen crowds
Shafaq News – Karbala On Friday, Iraq's Civil Defense Directorate completed all preparations to secure the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, launching a comprehensive safety plan in coordination with religious shrines and Hussaini processions. The Arbaeen pilgrimage, one of the world's largest annual religious gatherings, commemorates the end of the 40-day mourning period for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Millions of pilgrims travel on foot to Karbala from across Iraq and beyond to mark the occasion. The Head of the Directorate's Media and Relations Department Nuwas Sabah told Shafaq News that the plan includes pre-positioning medical supplies, training personnel, and deploying rescue teams along the routes used by pilgrims. The first pillar focuses on preventive action, including safety inspections of hotels and commercial buildings, and the removal of hazardous materials like flammable sandwich panels and aluminum composite cladding. The second pillar is field deployment. Civil defense and rescue teams will be stationed along major roads leading into Karbala to enable swift response in emergencies, especially given the high number of visitors. The third pillar addresses humanitarian support. According to Sabah, civil defense teams will distribute drinking water to processions and enforce kitchen safety regulations. Sabah also stressed the need for each procession tent to have at least two fire extinguishers, and that organizers should be trained in their use. 'Immediate reporting via the 911 emergency line is critical,' he stated.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor police chief in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been named the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow. He replaces Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will begin his new role as director of Bukit Aman's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover ceremony was held at Dewan D'Cerana, Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK), with Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Management Department director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid in attendance. In his farewell speech, Hussein thanked PDRM leadership for their trust during his tenure, citing key successes such as a 12 per cent drop in the crime index last year and major drug busts worth hundreds of millions. 'Between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police confiscated over 10 tonnes of narcotics valued at RM300 million, preventing distribution to more than 21 million potential users,' he said. Hussein also noted that arrests in Selangor surged from 22,000 in 2023 to 40,000 in 2024. Commercial crime investigations saw 7,115 cases opened in 2023, with losses at RM510 million, rising to 7,731 cases and RM680 million in losses in 2024. Traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, collecting RM135.7 million, while 2024 saw 1.13 million summonses, generating RM128 million. 'These results reflect the hard work and unity of all officers and personnel,' Hussein added. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
DCP Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM: Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Comm Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective Saturday (July 19). He succeeds Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at Dewan D'Cerana at the Selangor contingent police headquarters, and was witnessed by Royal Malaysia Police management department director, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. In his speech, Comm Hussein expressed gratitude to the police leadership for their trust and support during his two years and five months at the helm, highlighting key achievements, such as a 12% reduction in the crime index last year and the successful foiling of major drug smuggling attempts, involving seizures worth hundreds of millions of ringgit. He said that, between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police seized over 10 tonnes of drugs, worth RM300mil, a move which prevented the narcotics from reaching more than 21 million potential users. "The Selangor contingent recorded 22,000 arrests in 2023, a figure which rose to 40,000 in 2024. Meanwhile, the state Commercial Crime Investigation Department opened investigation papers on 7,115 cases in 2023, involving losses of RM510mil, compared with 7,731 cases in 2024, with losses amounting to RM680mil," he said. Comm Hussein added that traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, generating RM135.7mil in collections, while in 2024, 1.13 million summonses were issued, with collections totalling RM128mil. He said that these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication and teamwork of every officer, personnel, and civil servant, who formed the backbone of the force's success. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Mohd Zaini appointed acting Selangor Police Chief
He succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. 18 Jul 2025 04:12pm Mohd Zaini succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. - Bernama photo SHAH ALAM - Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow. He succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Dewan D'Cerana, Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK), and was witnessed by police Management Department director, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. In his speech, Hussein expressed gratitude to the police leadership for their trust and support during his two years and five months at the helm, highlighting key achievements, such as a 12 per cent reduction in the crime index last year and the successful foiling of major drug smuggling attempts, involving seizures worth hundreds of millions of ringgit. He said that, between 2023 and 2024, Selangor police seized over 10 tonnes of drugs, worth RM300 million, a move which prevented the narcotics from reaching more than 21 million potential users. "The Selangor contingent recorded 22,000 arrests in 2023, a figure which rose to 40,000 in 2024. Meanwhile, the state Commercial Crime Investigation Department opened investigation papers on 7,115 cases in 2023, involving losses of RM510 million, compared with 7,731 cases in 2024, with losses amounting to RM680 million,' he said. Hussein added that traffic enforcement issued 1.06 million summonses in 2023, generating RM135.7 million in collections, while in 2024, 1.13 million summonses were issued, with collections totalling RM128 million. He said that these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication and teamwork of every officer, personnel, and civil servant, who formed the backbone of the force's success. - BERNAMA
