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Manchester, May 5, 2025 Activists and civil society groups gathered today to mark the 15th anniversary of the assassination of journalist Sardasht Osman, whose abduction and murder remain one of … Read More
Bakhtiar Ali, in his speech “Saints and Phobias” from The Last Smile of the Dictator, eloquently describes the state of law in our countries, stating: “Any historian who looks at … Read More
It has now been 15 days since Bashdar Bazyani, the founder of Media 21, was arrested by the Asayish forces of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in Sulaimani. His … Read More
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq – Journalist Bashdar Bazyani remains locked in solitary confinement, with no updates on his health or well-being. After his arrest by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) security … Read More
The Asayish forces of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have arrested two more journalists, Sardasht Hama Salih and Nabaz Saeed (Nabaz Shekhani), in a midnight raid without a warrant.on … Read More
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Press freedom in Kurdistan faces yet another attack as the editor of Diplomatic Press has been summoned before a security court over a bizarre accusation—simply for … Read More
5 Feb 2025 – Journalist and Kurdfile Media collaborator Bashdar Baziani was arrested by armed forces in Sulaimani without prior notice or a judge’s decision. His hands and feet were chained, … Read More
