April 4th, 2026, Metro Center calls for the immediate release of two activists, Sabah Atroshi and Rebar Eminki, and said that freedom of expression and demonstrations law should not be violated under any circumstances.

On April 4th, 2026, security forces in Duhok arrested Sabah Atroshi, a journalist and activist, and Rebar Emini, a teacher and activist, on the grounds that they had intentions to organize a demonstration against the high price of electricity.

Activist Aram Hussein told Metro, "Today at 1 pm, Sabah Atroshi, a journalist and activist, and Rebar Emini, a teacher and activist, were arrested on charges of organizing demonstrations.” "Sabah Atroshi was arrested at his home and is currently in the Malta security station. Also, Reber Eminki was arrested in his village, and we do not know where he is being held," he said.

Metro Center calls for the immediate release of the two activists, Sabah Atroshi and Rebar Eminki, and says that freedom of expression and the law of demonstration should not be violated for any reason.

Metro calls for no citizen to be arrested on the grounds of the intention to organize demonstrations and be deprived of his/her rights provided by law.