Documenting corruption in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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
The arrest of Qaydar Hussein, a young activist from Akre, is yet another blow to freedom of expression in the Kurdistan Region. His only “crime” was sharing a short video … Read More
Manchester, UK – April 2025 — The United Kingdom has witnessed a cultural milestone with the launch of the first-ever Kurdish Book Fair, organised by the Dakok Support Centre in … Read More
In today’s Kurdistan Region, power isn’t shown through justice or law it’s shown through the reckless distribution of guns by people like Hersha Rash, a man whose influence has grown … Read More
On April 6, 2025, violent clashes erupted between two families of the Harki tribe in the town of Girdasen, part of the Akre district. The conflict, which raged for several … Read More
Luqman Mawlan Ismail, a Kurdish citizen holding an Italian residence permit and residing in Sweden, was arrested by Parastin, a security force affiliated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), in … Read More
Erbil, March 26, 2025 — A recent investigation has exposed the widespread misuse of bodyguards assigned to officials and influential figures in the Kurdistan Region, highlighting how these guards, who … Read More
Erbil, March 25, 2025 — Dr. Shayan Askari, a well-known academic and activist, has publicly revealed that he continues to receive direct and indirect death threats after participating in the … Read More
