Iraqi PM urges authorities to apprehend killer of journalist in Baghdad

Laith Mohammed Ridha, an Iraqi journalist who worked for the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), was shot dead during a fight in Baghdad on Wednesday afternoon.

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Iraqi TV presenter fired over guest’s apparent queer remarks

As Iraq continues its crackdown on homosexuality, a TV show host was fired for potentially queer remarks made by one of his guests

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Kurdish journalist released nine days after arrest

Kurdish journalist Shakar Star was detained by Asayish forces, released on bail nine days later due to a lawsuit against his media outlet rather than himself, with his equipment still seized.

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Journalist arrested in Koya checkpoint

Kurdish journalist Shakar Star's arrest at a checkpoint in Koya city raises concerns over reasons and legality, prompting investigations amid official silence.

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