On September 11, 2025, the Dakok Organization organized a peaceful march in London, with the participation of members and supporters from across the community.
The demonstration was held to denounce the renewed sentencing of journalist Sherwan Sherwani and to call for the immediate release of all detained activists and journalists in the Kurdistan Region.
The march began in front of the Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and concluded at the Embassy of Iraq in London. Throughout the event, participants raised their voices in solidarity, chanting slogans and demanding justice for Sherwan Sherwani and all others imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of expression.
Video of the March:
Purpose and Message
The march sought to draw international attention to ongoing human rights violations in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq more broadly. By highlighting the systematic repression of journalists, activists, and dissenting voices, Dakok called for urgent reform and accountability.
Photo of Participants
Dakok strongly condemned:
- Violations of press freedom
- The politicization of the judiciary in the Kurdistan Region
- Court rulings issued under the influence of political elites rather than principles of justice and law
Such practices not only silence critical voices but also erode democracy and human rights.
Video of the participant addressing the audience:
Dakok’s Commitment
Through this peaceful demonstration, Dakok reaffirmed its mission to:
- Expose ongoing abuses of power
- Communicate the Kurdish people’s demands for justice to international human rights organizations and relevant UK institutions
Dakok further stressed the urgent need for independent and impartial courts in the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing that only a truly autonomous judiciary can safeguard democracy, protect fundamental freedoms, and uphold accountability.
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