Al-Kaabi issues statement on the arrest of a “cleric” at the border crossings in Basra

The First Deputy Speaker Hassan Karim al-Kaabi confirmed on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, following with great concern the incident of the arrest of a cleric in the province of Basra, and the video of the arrest which became viral on social media.
Al-Kaabi denounced the security forces’ “irresponsible behavior”. He said the video showed border security members arresting the cleric without completing preliminary procedures, which is a violation of human rights. He added that they defamed a person who has not yet been found guilty.
He held a phone call yesterday evening with the senior agent of the Ministry of Interior. He called on him to finish the investigation within a week, uncover the circumstances of the accident, complete the necessary investigations and hold all those who were involved in it accountable.
The First Deputy Speaker Media Office
16/4/2019