PUK Commandos Kill Civilians in Unprovoked Attacks

In the past ten days, the armed forces of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), known as commandos, have killed two civilians without cause—a child and a tea shop worker. This violence underscores the troubling issue of militia forces operating independently of government oversight in the Kurdistan Region and highlights the brutal tactics of PUK and KDP leaders to maintain power through fear.

In a disturbing series of events, the PUK commandos have been implicated in the killing of two civilians in the Kurdistan Region over the past ten days. These incidents have further highlighted the lack of accountability and control over militia forces that often operate outside the jurisdiction of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

The first victim was a child, and the second was a tea shop worker on the street, both killed in unprovoked attacks by PUK commandos. These tragic events have sparked outrage and fear among the local population, who see these forces as acting with impunity.

Following the most recent killing, the Sulaimani Security Directorate announced the arrest of the suspect involved. Their report later revealed that the Kurdistan Commando forces were complicit, as they handed over the suspect to the security forces, accusing him of assisting the killer.

Kurdfile: These incidents have raised serious concerns about the role and conduct of militia forces in the Kurdistan Region. Most of the KRG’s armed forces are effectively militia units, often receiving orders independently of the government. This lack of centralized control has led to abuses of power and violations of human rights. Disturbingly, it appears that leaders of both the PUK and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) use these forces to maintain control through violence and fear. Whenever they feel their authority threatened or simply wish to remind the populace of their power, they reportedly order these militia forces to kill indiscriminately. This tactic not only consolidates their power but also instills fear among civilians, ensuring that dissent is kept in check.

The violence perpetrated by the PUK commandos not only threatens the safety of civilians but also underscores the growing disparity and injustice in the region. As long as militia forces operate with such autonomy, the rule of law remains weak, and the potential for further violence persists.

Kurdfile has the last moments of Aree tea shop who was killed in cold blood by a PUK commando, KURDFILE also shares the Killer image to the public.