Press freedoms and the freedom of speech are being questioned in Iraqi Kurdistan after several journalists and intellectuals have been the victims of unwarranted arrests and detentions. Outdated laws are a big part of the blame, since many have argued that they are still enforcing laws set in place 80 years ago, during the rule of Saddam.
Arrests and attacks against journalists have been widely reported in the region, and little to no help has been provided to ensure the Kurdish Journalists are able to properly express those views.
Independent Kurdish media is particularly vulnerable, and many of the journalists have maintained that the government authorities are partly responsible for many of the challenges they face.
Very good blog. It was probably very hard for you to come u with consistent information about Kurdistan, since they're not quite a country. But you presented a great mix of news stories and discussion of topics relevant to the class.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Grade: 180 (out of 200).