Sudani's Coalition Praises Kurdistan24’s Professional Journalism
The coalition led by former Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani praises Kurdistan24's professional journalism and media ethics on its 11th anniversary.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iraq's Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, congratulated Kurdistan24 on its 11th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, praising the broadcaster's professional reporting and commitment to journalistic ethics and social responsibility.
In a congratulatory message addressed to the organization's management and employees, Dr. Firas al-Muslamawi, the coalition's official spokesperson, commended Kurdistan24 for establishing a prominent presence in Iraq's media landscape during its 11 years of operation.
"Throughout its years of operation, the channel has succeeded in establishing its presence in the national media landscape and has worked professionally in covering events and following developments, while adhering to standards of social responsibility and journalistic ethics," al-Muslamawi said.
The spokesperson's remarks recognized Kurdistan24's approach to news coverage while also emphasizing the broader responsibilities of media institutions in serving the public and contributing to an informed society.
Al-Muslamawi stressed that news organizations operating across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have an important responsibility beyond reporting daily developments, particularly in promoting transparency, encouraging dialogue and supporting peaceful coexistence among different communities.
He described the media as the fourth estate, emphasizing its contribution to public accountability and its role in strengthening a national discourse that addresses citizens' concerns.
"On this occasion, we emphasize the importance of the role of all media organizations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region as the fourth estate and as partners in consolidating the principles of transparency, promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and strengthening an inclusive national discourse that serves citizens' concerns and supports stability and development," he said.
The coalition spokesperson linked these responsibilities to the wider interests of society, emphasizing that journalism should contribute to an environment in which different communities can engage through mutual understanding and constructive public discussion.
His message also placed particular emphasis on the relationship between professional media practices and public trust, identifying responsible reporting and ethical standards as qualities that have characterized Kurdistan24's work.
The anniversary congratulations extended to those working across the organization's different departments, recognizing the collective contribution of its journalists, technical personnel and administrative employees.
"We extend our warmest congratulations to the management of Kurdistan24, as well as its journalistic, technical and administrative staff, on the occasion of the organization's 11th anniversary," al-Muslamawi stated.
Beyond congratulating Kurdistan24, the coalition spokesperson extended his good wishes to other national media institutions, expressing the hope that they would continue developing journalism that serves the public and contributes to the country's stability and development.
"We wish the Kurdistan24 media network and all national media organizations continued success and progress in delivering purposeful and responsible journalism," he concluded.