KURDWATCH, August 17, 2012—The Criminal Court in al‑Hasakah adjourned the hearings of Munzir Iskan Ahmad, Firas Jumʿa al‑Ahmad [further information on the case], and Jiwan Yusuf Yusuf [further information on the case], which took place on June 19 and July 25, 2012. The next session is scheduled for August 30, 2012. On this date, the witnesses for the defense are to be heard. The defense wants to request that Munzir Iskan Ahmad and Firas Jumʿa al‑Ahmad be released from custody to await their verdict in freedom like Jiwan Yusuf Yusuf.