Slemani — Lawyers representing detained associates of Lahur Talabany have requested that several detainees linked to the so-called “Lalezar case” be referred to a medical committee for examination following allegations of torture and mistreatment in custody.
The request comes after claims made by detainee Hama Rash, who previously alleged that he had been subjected to severe abuse while in detention. His case was reportedly referred to a medical committee for examination, according to information published by Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) affiliated Ava Media.
According to Ava’s report, the legal team has now sought similar medical evaluations for seven to eight additional detainees who allegedly experienced mistreatment while being held in connection with the case.
A source cited by Ava said the lawyers had formally requested that all of the detainees be examined by a medical committee. The source added that, to date, no detainees other than Hama Rash have reportedly undergone such examinations.
The report named several detainees, including Hemni Hadya Sur, Karzan Ahmed Qaradakhi, Rebwar Qudrat, and Hirsh Omar, as among those whose lawyers are seeking medical assessments. It also referred to four other individuals who were arrested during operations connected to the events surrounding Lalezar.
According to the allegations cited in the report, the detainees were held in solitary confinement and subjected to various forms of mistreatment while in custody. The claims include allegations of physical abuse and torture. The allegations have not been independently verified.
The accusations come amid an ongoing dispute surrounding the Lalezar case, which has become a source of political and legal controversy in the Kurdistan Region. Lawyers representing Lahur Talabany and other defendants have repeatedly called for independent investigations into the treatment of detainees and the conduct of security forces involved in the case.
At the time of publication, no official response had been issued by the security authorities regarding the latest allegations. It also remains unclear whether the requested medical examinations will be approved for the additional detainees.
Human rights organizations have consistently emphasized the importance of independent medical evaluations and transparent investigations whenever allegations of torture or mistreatment in detention are raised. Under both Iraqi and international law, allegations of torture are subject to investigation and require judicial review if credible evidence is presented.
