Mr Al-Dainy, Iraqi member of Parliament and human rights defender, was arrested and abducted in Iraq yesterday (25 February 2009) by government forces, on false charges. Government forces are now denying knowledge of his whereabouts. Mr Al-Dainy's family members have also been arrested, including his 85 year old grandfather.
Alkarama is gravely concerned about the situation of Mr Al-Dainy. We fear that Mr Al-Dainy who is currently detained in an unknown place is being subjected to torture and/or ill-treatment.