A number of sheikhs and notables of Kald Yafa came together to consult about the ruling issued by the Sira court in the case of the assassination of the young man Amir Mihdhar al-Kaldi, who was killed by the former leader of the Security Belt, Alaa al-Mashriqi, and a group of his companions, in an unfortunate incident that occurred on October 5, 2024. This meeting is in response to a generous request from the guardians of blood, through the deputy of Sultan Yafi, Sheikh Al-Afifi, in order to discuss the repercussions of the ruling, which sparked widespread dissatisfaction among popular circles because it contradicts the data and evidence that confirm that the crime was intentional and premeditated.

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During the meeting, the lawyer for the blood guardians reviewed the circumstances of the case and the complexities that the blood guardians faced, including the obstacles that hindered the course of the investigation and proper implementation of the law. The lawyer explained that the ruling issued was not consistent with the evidence and testimonies that indicate the existence of a clear criminal intent on the part of the defendants.

1. Armed assault: The perpetrators fired more than 200 bullets at the victim’s car, wounding him with 18 bullets in fatal areas, killing him instantly. This act took place in an open area without resistance from the victim, who did not carry any weapon or pose a threat.   

2. Clear targeting: The perpetrators were aware that there was only the victim in the car, and they targeted him clearly and without warning. They did not fire any warning shots or show any signs of danger threatening them.

3. Misleading justice Following the crime, the perpetrators tried to cover it up and did not inform the authorities or the victim’s family. Rather, they issued a false statement to fabricate malicious charges against the victim, in an attempt to mislead justice.

4. Investigations: The crime was classified in the initial investigation as “premeditated murder” based on evidence and documented evidence, and the same adjustment was made by the Khor Maksar Prosecution. However, the Appeals Prosecution suddenly reclassified the case as “manslaughter” without clear legal justifications.< /p>

5. Attempts to influence the course of justice: The perpetrators tried to disrupt the trial by influencing the judiciary, and obstructing the proceedings by bringing armed groups to the court to pressure the judges.

The attendees expressed their surprise at describing the crime as “manslaughter” despite conclusive evidence proving the presence of a clear criminal intent on the part of the perpetrators. They considered that the ruling does not reflect the reality of the crime and does not achieve justice. They decided to demand an appeal of the ruling before the Court of Appeal to put the case back on track.

They also stressed the importance of respecting the law and the need for justice to be achieved according to documented evidence and testimonies, stressing that their demands are not interference in the judiciary, but rather support for the realization of rights and the achievement of justice.

Yafa’s sheikhs and notables affirm their full support for the blood relatives in their legal journey to achieve justice, and call on the judicial authorities to consider with fairness and restore the correct legal adaptation that guarantees the implementation of the law and the achievement of justice in this case.