Attack on Rojin Kabaiyesh's Uncle in Istanbul: 'Drop the Case'

Lawyer Abdulrahman Qara Bolat, representing the family of Rojin Kabaiyesh, announced on November 8, 2024, that his client Ahmed Kabaiyesh—uncle of the university student who disappeared in Van and whose body was found eighteen days later on the shore of Lake Van—was physically assaulted in Istanbul by four masked individuals who shouted at him: "Drop Rojin's case."

Lawyer Qara Bolat reported via social media that the assailants also threatened the victim's father, Nizam al-Din Kabaiyesh, saying: "We will do the same to you!" ("Onu da senin gibi yapacağız!"), in reference to threatening him with the same fate that befell Ahmed, before fleeing the scene. Ahmed Kabaiyesh was transported by ambulance to the hospital following the assault, and the lawyer announced he was heading immediately to Istanbul.

Rojin Kabaiyesh, 21 years old, disappeared in Van on September 27, 2024, and her body was found eighteen days later on the shore of Lake Van. The lawyer characterized this assault as directed not only at the family but also at the "pursuit of truth and search for justice" in this case.

Qara Bolat called on the competent authorities to immediately arrest the assailants and investigate the parties behind them, demanding guarantees for the safety of the Kabaiyesh family. He also appealed to lawyers, bar associations, human rights organizations, and all people of conscience to stand in solidarity with the family.