Concerns about Osman Mame's forced disappearance increased after more than five months of detention

More than five months since Osman Mameh was kidnapped by the Iranian government forces, the concern about t

22 April 2023 21:42

 

Hengaw: Saturday, April 22, 2023


More than five months since Osman Mameh was kidnapped by the Iranian government forces, the concern about the forced disappearance of this citizen from Bukan has increased.
 

 According to the report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Osman Mame, 55 years old Kurdish citizen from Bukan, has been kidnapped by the Iranian government forces for more than five months and no information about his fate and whereabouts has been made available.
 

 According to a source close to Osman Mame's family, despite the continuous follow-up of the relatives, until this moment the Iranian government institutions have refused to provide a clear answer about the situation of this kidnapped citizen, and this has led to their great concern.

 

 Authorities and officials, as long as they refuse to disclose the fate or whereabouts of Osman Mame;  They are committing "enforced disappearance", which is considered a crime under international law.

 

 Osman Mame, from Bukan, was abducted by the Iranian government forces on the evening of Friday, November 18, 2022, while returning home.

 

 During the last five months, he has not had any contact with his family and has been denied access to a lawyer and other basic rights.


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