ERBIL — The Independent Commission for Human Rights has condemned the kidnapping of four children from a family in the Sharia camp in Duhok province and called for urgent security and legal measures.

The ICHR released a statement reporting that unknown gunmen abducted the children from the camp. The children are from a family displaced from Sinjar and currently residing in a village near Koya district.

The abduction occurred after the family visited Duhok on September 5. The kidnappers, described as armed men, reportedly demanded money and documents for the children’s release.

The commission has urged legal and security authorities to intensify efforts to locate the kidnappers and bring them to justice. The statement stressed the importance of resolving disputes through legal channels rather than resorting to such criminal acts. They are closely monitoring the situation and have called for an immediate response from regional authorities.