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Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

The couple went missing in 2020, and the body of one of them was found 70 days later. One defendant has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Apro Diril arrested again over the disappearance of Chaldean couple

Apro Diril arrested again over the disappearance of Chaldean couple

The trial over the disappearance of Hurmüz and Şimoni Diril in Şırnak’s Kovankaya village on January 11, 2020 began at the Şırnak 1st High Criminal Court.

Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril Case: Still no indictment after two years

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril Case: Still no indictment after two years

The Chaldean couple went missing in Turkey's southeast two years ago. Şimuni Diril's body was found, but Hürmüz Diril is still missing. HDP deputy Danış-Beştaş has submitted a motion regarding the issue.

24 January 2022

Disappeared Chaldean couple: Suspect released for second time

Disappeared Chaldean couple: Suspect released for second time

Apro Diril, a relative of the Diril couple, was remanded in custody twice.

1 November 2021

One person arrested over the disappearance of Hurmüz Diril

One person arrested over the disappearance of Hurmüz Diril

Briefly detained before as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Hurmüz and Şimuni Diril in Şırnak province, Apro D. has been arrested.

Hurmüz Diril missing for 531 days: 3 people detained

Hurmüz Diril missing for 531 days: 3 people detained

Şırnak Bar Association Chair Rojhat Dilsiz has said that no progress was made in the investigation into the disappearance of Hurmüz Diril till yesterday, announcing that a detention warrant has been issued against three people.

No progress in case of Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril for 405 days

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

No progress in case of Hürmüz and Şimuni Diril for 405 days

HDP deputy Gülüm has submitted a parliamentary question about the Chaldean couple who went missing in early 2020, pointing out that no progress has been made in the case.

15 February 2021

‘Launch a serious investigation about Hurmüz Diril’s fate’

32 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Launch a serious investigation about Hurmüz Diril’s fate’

32 Assyrian and Chaldean organizations have addressed an open letter to Turkey’s Justice and Interior Ministries regarding the Diril couple who got missing in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak last January.

28 January 2021

‘Where is Hurmüz Diril? We want justice for Şimuni Diril’

CALL IN 12 LANGUAGES

‘Where is Hurmüz Diril? We want justice for Şimuni Diril’

It has been a year since Hurmüz and Şimuni Diril got missing; while Şimuni Diril was found dead, the fate and whereabouts of Hurmüz Diril are still unknown. The Iraqi Christian Relief Council has made a call for the couple in 12 languages.

13 January 2021

‘When a loved one dies, you cry for a day; when missing, you cry everyday’

HURMÜZ DİRİL MISSING FOR A YEAR

‘When a loved one dies, you cry for a day; when missing, you cry everyday’

72-year-old Hurmüz Diril and his spouse 65-year-old Şimuni Diril got missing in Şırnak a year ago. While the dead body of Şimuni Diril was found, the fate and whereabouts of Hurmüz Diril are still unknown. Their daughter has spoken to bianet.

12 January 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

HDP’s Syriac MP Çelik has prepared a report on Diril couple, who got missing in Şırnak. “Turkey has a criminal record in terms of missing persons, disappearances and unidentified murders. The recent incidents remind us of the 90s,” he says.

20 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel