Disappearance of Female Journalist in Sulaymaniyah Sparks Concern and Suspicion

Kashma Farouq, Member of the Media Monitoring Unit of the Kurdish Intellectuals Organization in the UK
For several days, the fate of journalist and reporter Sairan Hawzhin has remained unknown in the city of Sulaymaniyah. According to preliminary investigations, Hawzhin—who worked as a reporter for the “National Coalition” (Hawpaymani Nishtimani) media outlets—has had no contact with her family for several days.
Details of the Incident
Sairan Hawzhin went missing in Sulaymaniyah earlier this week. Despite the efforts of her relatives and relevant authorities to locate her, no security agency in the city has yet been willing to provide official information regarding her whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance.
New Developments
According to information obtained by the “Kurdish Intellectuals Organization in the UK,” an informed source revealed that the journalist has been detained by security forces. However, the reasons for her arrest and the charges brought against her have not yet been disclosed.
Calls for Action
Relevant authorities in Sulaymaniyah are being urged to provide an immediate clarification and reveal the fate of Sairan Hawzhin to the public.
