PJAK urged the Kurdistan regional government to investigate the case of activist Ehmed Bêxem from East Kurdistan who is suspected to have been tortured and murdered last week in Hewlêr (Erbil).
Activist Ehmed Bêxem from East Kurdistan (north-western Iran) was found dead in Hewler on December 31, 2021. The body of Bêxem (also known as Heval Kejwan) carried marks of torture. Hewler officials have not released any statement about the murder.
In a written statement, the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) urged the Kurdistan regional government to clarify all aspects of the murder.
“Another suspicious death. Activist Ehmed Bêxem from East Kurdistan was killed in South Kurdistan. This murder proves that the Kurdistan Region has become a graveyard for activists from East Kurdistan. Political activities which are not in favour of Hewler authorities are suppressed,” the PJAK statement said.
The PJAK offered condolences to Bêxem's family, saying, “Comrade Kejwan was from Serdeşt and cared about his nation. He voluntarily participated in the resistance in Kobanê. We will not forget his struggle for freedom in Rojava and Rojhilat.”
PJAK urged the police and relevant authorities to probe into the murder of the Kurdish activist.
“The torture marks on comrade Kejwan's body imply that he was murdered,” the statement added.
