At the call of the Democratic Autonomous Council of Shengal (MXDŞ), simultaneous protests have taken place earlier this month in front of the Asayish centers in Sinune, Khanasor and Shengal against the decision of the Iraqi government to dissolve the local security forces in line with an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi government.

The action in front of the Shengal Asayish center continues on day 18 under the motto “We are all Asayish”.

The people of Shengal have organised demonstrations and protests in several locations in recent weeks demanding the recognition of the autonomy of their settlement. They are yet to receive a positive response from the Iraqi government.