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Aftermath of the fire at HAUKARI organization office in Kifri on January 28, 2022. Photo: Rudaw
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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The office of a German aid organisation in Sulaimani province's Kifri city burned late Thursday, with an official from the organisation telling Rudaw that it was arson.
Hunar Fakhraddin, head of projects at HAUKARI organisation, told Rudaw on Friday that CCTV footage shows a group of people setting their office on fire, adding that the building is owned by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
“The office has completely burnt, including a big library, seminar hall, and a number of special rugs which we had bought for activities,” said the official.
He also said that they do not suspect anyone, expecting the loss to be around $60,000.
“Police have launched an investigation into the incident,” Fakhraddin noted.
HAUKARI has been active in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq for 25 years, according to its website. It has been focusing on activities regarding confronting violence against women, gender equality, and the participation of the youth in dialogues between the country’s ethnic and religious groups.
Hunar Fakhraddin, head of projects at HAUKARI organisation, told Rudaw on Friday that CCTV footage shows a group of people setting their office on fire, adding that the building is owned by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
“The office has completely burnt, including a big library, seminar hall, and a number of special rugs which we had bought for activities,” said the official.
He also said that they do not suspect anyone, expecting the loss to be around $60,000.
“Police have launched an investigation into the incident,” Fakhraddin noted.
HAUKARI has been active in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq for 25 years, according to its website. It has been focusing on activities regarding confronting violence against women, gender equality, and the participation of the youth in dialogues between the country’s ethnic and religious groups.
A number of German aid organizations work in the Kurdistan Region, mostly focusing on providing training to the youth.
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