PM:12:37:14/07/2025
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A reporting team from NRT was attacked by members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) security forces while covering public demonstrations in Erbil on Monday, July 14, according to eyewitnesses and field reporters.
The protest took place in the Warte and Balisan areas of Soran, where residents gathered to voice their anger over continued electricity shortages and poor public services. The demonstration turned violent, resulting in the death of a father of five children and injuries to several others.
The assault on the NRT team comes amid growing concerns about media freedom in the Kurdistan Region, particularly during coverage of civil unrest.