Kurdish officials reiterate commitment to press freedom on Kurdish Journalism Day

Kurdish Journalism Day, celebrated on April 22 each year, has seen top officials praise the work of journalists in the Kurdistan Region and stress their political commitment to press freedom, an area in which the Region has dealt with issues in the past

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Sulaimani investigative journalist released on bail

 In a press conference following his release, Bashdar Bazyani said, “We touched on some very sensitive topics, and we realized that they harmed national security,” adding that the program contained “sensitive and very specific matters.”

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Press freedom in Iraq under pressure on 155th anniversary

The Iraqi press celebrated its 155th anniversary today amid calls for greater protection and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the field.

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Journalists unprotected: Marginalization and instant dismissal in Iraqi media

Iraqi journalists face job insecurity and rights violations as lack of legal contracts and enforcement of labor laws exacerbate issues within media institutions.

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US pleased with decreasing press violations in Kurdistan Region: Consulate

The US consulate in Erbil on Wednesday said that they were pleased with the decreasing rate of violations against the press and journalists in the Kurdistan Region following a media watchdog annual report.

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