Amnesty International accuses Iraqi Kurd authorities of neglecting domestic violence survivors, obstructing access to justice.

Amnesty International accuses Iraqi Kurd authorities of neglecting domestic violence survivors, stating that the autonomous northern region's criminal justice system fuels impunity. The report claims that survivors face significant obstacles in accessing protection and justice, with authorities failing to prosecute perpetrators of domestic violence. The protection framework is described as "exhausted and underfunded," and there is a lack of political will to prosecute the abusers.

July 03, 2024
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