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Iraq

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Campaigns and Advocacy

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Draft Informatics Crimes Law fundamentally flawed, says ARTICLE 19

The Draft Law cites, as its basis, multiple negative consequences of the "information revolution" without acknowledging the positive role technology performs in today's society, not least of all in enhancing the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. The Draft Law provides no guarantees for the right to freedom of expression or freedom of information.

One year since his murder, RSF pays tribute to Kurdish journalist Sardasht Osman

The anniversary of Osman's murder comes at a time of tension as journalists are constantly the targets of death threats, acts of intimidation, physical attacks and murder attempts.

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From the Communiqué

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Al-Mahdi's death big loss for media and activist community; new law fails to protect journalists' rights

Iraqi journalist, filmmaker and playwright Hadi al-Mahdi was well known for his missives to the government, his demands for peace, and more recently, as a leading organiser of Iraq's recent pro-democracy protests. But for his actions he has paid with his life. On 8 September, he was shot dead in his home in Baghdad in an apparently targeted attack to silence him, report Human Rights Watch, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI).

Journalist killed; security forces attack media, protesters

A freelance journalist was gunned down outside his home in Mosul on 17 February, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Elsewhere in Iraq, security forces raided media groups and have been using live ammunition on protesters in some of the most blatant violations of free expression and free assembly, say RSF and Human Rights Watch.

Fourth journalist killed since U.S. announced troop withdrawal in September

A young TV reporter was shot dead at his home in the northern city of Mosul this week, the fourth journalist to be killed since the U.S. announced its military withdrawal from Iraq, report Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the International Press institute (IPI), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

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Reports

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Human Rights Watch releases report on human rights situation, including conditions for journalists

The 102-page report calls on the government to protect the rights of vulnerable groups and amend laws that violate freedom of speech.

RSF issues investigative report on the state of press freedom in Iraqi Kurdistan

In a new report titled, "Between Freedom and Abuses: The Media Paradox in Iraqi Kurdistan", RSF reviews the political and historical circumstances surrounding the growth of media outlets in the region.


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