Victory! Pastor Nihad Hassan Is Free!

Best Birthday Gift Ever: Pastor Nihad Hassan Is Free!

With hearts full of joy and gratitude, we're announcing that Pastor Nihad Hassan was released today, August 3, 2026, on his 46th birthday! The Kurdish Lawyers' Union announced his release, following the period of detention and judicial proceedings the Union had been closely following. There could be no better birthday gift than freedom itself.

This outcome would not have been possible without everyone who signed this petition, shared it, and prayed for him from churches around the world. Thank you for every voice raised on his behalf.

In its statement, the Kurdish Lawyers' Union also reaffirmed the importance of continuing to respect legal freedoms and safeguards, the rule of law, and ensuring that no person faces detention or prosecution except through proper legal procedures and a fair trial, a principle we continue to stand for on behalf of everyone facing similar circumstances in Syria.

"Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me." (Psalm 50:15)

Your signature made a real difference. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

بقلوب مليئة بالفرح والشكر، نعلن أنه تم اليوم، 3 آب 2026، الإفراج عن القس نهاد طلعت حسن، في يوم ميلاده السادس والأربعين بالتحديد! لا توجد هدية عيد ميلاد أجمل من الحرية نفسها. هذا الإنجاز ما كان ليتحقق لولا كل من وقّع هذه العريضة وشاركها وصلّى من أجله. شكرًا من القلب لكل صوت رفعتموه من أجله.

"أَدْعُونِي فِي يَوْمِ الضِّيقِ، أُنْقِذْكَ فَتُمَجِّدُنِي." (مزمور 50: 15)