Internet censorship and problems with electronic media

http://en.rsf.org/report-iraq,152.html

In addition to the lawsuits and governmental pressures that limit the freedoms of Kurdish journalists, the Culture Ministry has drafted a law that---if passed--- would censor the internet by limiting certain websites from being accessed. Many argue that the wording of the bill is too broad, and that if passed by the permanent would limit the people’s right to information.

Kurdish media networks and publications have been attacked repeatedly for controversial positions or views that are unfavorable to the government. Many feel that this new law will be another way for the government to limit the rights of journalists and the people’s right to freedom of information.