Assyrian Democratic Organization ADO
When Yalda Yacoub (25 years old), Naseem’s friend, rushed to attend to his friend, he was prevented from do so, attacked and injured as well. He was transferred to the hospital in Damascus. What aggravated the situation today (Sunday), as explained by Mr. Sulaiman Yousuf a member in the Political Bureau of the Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO), was the death of Yacoub in the hospital later. In retaliation, his family and relatives in al-Hasaka burned the homes and shops of the al-Radhi family. Later, some 2000 Christians demonstrated in front of the governorate building and clashed with police; however, there were no injuries. Representatives from the Abraham and Yacoub families met with the governor and demanded the deportation of the al-Radhi family from al-Hasaka and the execution of the killer.
Mr. Yousuf added that today, Sunday October 31, the situation in al-Hasaka is calm; however tension is rising and the city is almost under curfew as the body of Yacoub is arriving from Damascus.
The Assyrian Democratic Organization asked the authorities to control the situation quickly and resolve the reasons that led to the killings. Mr. Yousuf stated that a Church and Moslem tribal dialogue is underway seeking to deport the al-Radhi family by next Monday at the most ahead of Naseem’s burial day to avoid any clashes with the Abraham family. However, the death of Yacoub inflamed the situation further and there is fear of anticipated troubles during the burial ceremonies, especially when the earlier Qamishli unrest are still looming on the region.
The Assyrian Democratic Organization stressed on the urgency to get the matter under control and resolve its reasons fearing sectarian strife.
