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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is failing to hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable and is imposing arbitrary restrictions on survivors seeking protection in shelters, according to a new report by Amnesty International released today. Despite some legislative progress in combating domestic violence, the report highlights significant obstacles faced by survivors in accessing justice and protection. It criticises the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) authorities for lacking the political will to prosecute offenders and for offering insufficient support to women and girls. Amnesty Int…

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