Gorran Issues a Statement about the Armed Attack on its HQ
11/06/2019
On 11/6/2019, the Change Movement issued a statement about the armed
attack by a group of gunmen on its headquarters in the city of Slemani.
" After receiving threats from an official of the Patriotic Union of
Kurdistan( PUK) against activists and the headquarters of the Movement
in Slemani, many activists and volunteers gathered at the
headquarters and after a dispute with an armed group in the name of (
security) , which opened fire and led to the death of the guard, the
martyr Reband Farhad, a number of people were arrested and they were
later released." the statement said.
The statement also warned that such irresponsible acts will worsen the
security situation in the region and the city of Slemani.
" The Change Movement strongly condemns this incident and casts the
blame of any undesirable consequences on those who do not respect the
security, stability and life and dignity of the citizens of Kurdistan.
We call for opening of an investigation into the incident, and that it
is necessary that the KRG and related sides take legal measures to
address and prevent the recurrence of such attacks and incidents, the
criminals must receive their fair punishment.". the statement added.