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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Politics and Media
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Al-Jazeera
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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Foreign Correspondents
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Foreign News, International News
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Arab Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema
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Freedom of Expression
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Media / Communication Control
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Iraq-Kuwait Gulf War (1990-1991)
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Iraq War (2003)
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Journalism Education & Training
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Religious Freedom
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Censorship
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Killings of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Violence Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Conflicts and Media
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Internet
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Social Media
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Religious Minorities & Media
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Religion: Media Representation
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Media & Communication Policies
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Propaganda
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Political Transition and Media
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Islam and Communication
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Audiences & Users
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Catholic Church
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Christian Minorities
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Government Communication Strategies
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Terrorism
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Collective Identities & Media
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Development and Media
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Satellite Television
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Journalism
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Journalistic Quality
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Journalists Dealing with Risks & Threats, Resilience & Wellbeing of Media Workers
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Television News
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News Agencies
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Election Reporting
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Media Assistance
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Press Landscapes
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Media Management
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Political Communication
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Radio
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Religion and Politics
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Television
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Church History
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Comics, Cartoons, Caricatures
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Christian Television
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Persecution of / Violence Against Christians
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
2
Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Cultural Diversity
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Literature
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Narratives, Narrative Structures
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Indigenous Digital & Social Media Communication
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Ecological Footprint & Sustainability of Digitalization, E-Waste & Recycling
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Minorities & Disadavantaged Groups: Oppression
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
2
Racism in Communication & Media
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Media Markets
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Objectivity & Veracity of Reporting
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
2
History of War Reporting
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Developing Countries Reporting & Representation in Foreign / International Media
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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United Nations (UN)
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Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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USA: Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
2
Media & Information Literacy
2
Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Conflict & War Photography
2
Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
2
Public Spheres
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Newspapers
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Manipulation
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Islam
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Muslim Television Broadcasting
2
Judaism and Communication
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Religious Television Programmes
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Civil Society
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Television Programmes & Genres
2
Illustrations, Pictures, Images
2
Access to Media & Information
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Access to Media & Information: Disadvantaged Groups and Minorities
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Access to Media & Information: Indigenous Populations
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
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Advertising
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Advertising Law & Regulation
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Children & Advertising
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Indigenous People
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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Audience Research
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Audience Research Methods
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Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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Media Use: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Foreign / International Media
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Media Use: Youth
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Mobile Phone Use
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Mobile Phone Use: Migrants & Refugees
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
1
Religious Media Use, Religious Media Audiences
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Television Consumption, Televison Use, Television Audiences
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Book Markets & Industries
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Children's Books & Literature
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Election Campaigns
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Catholic Church: Media Representation & Reporting
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Francis (Pope)
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Religious Contents & Meanings in Cartoons & Comics
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Christian Churches & Denominations
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Coptic Orthodox Church
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Sects
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Female Film Actors, Directors & Producers
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Film Actors, Directors & Producers, Filmmakers
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Documentaries, Television Documentaries, Web Documentaries
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Hollywood
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Film Music
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Films
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Foreign / Developing Countries: Film Representation
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Media Assistance: Film Funding
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National Cinemas, National Film Production
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Television Programme & Format Trade
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Communication Rights
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Intellectual Property
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Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Indirect Censorship, Soft Censorship
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Crisis Communication
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Community Radios
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Community Radio & Gender
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
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Media Assistance: Community Radios
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International Conflicts
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Religion and Justice / Peace / Reconciliation
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Crime & Violence Reporting
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Enemy Images
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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Trauma, Coping with Trauma, Trauma Therapy
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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Architecture
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Theatre
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Religious Art
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
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Cultural Heritage
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Religious Literature & Religious Motifs in Literature
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Religion and Culture
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Church Development Cooperation
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Democracy Assistance
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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USAID - Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI)
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Development Issues and Development Assistance
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Influence of Media on Development Aid
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Social Change & Media / Communication
1
Cybercrimes
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Digital Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
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Religious Digital & Social Media Practices
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital & Information Literacy
1
E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
1
Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Digital Political Communication
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Digital Media Markets
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Open Access Publishing
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Blogging, Blogs
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Websites
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Digital Industrial Policies
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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Mobile Phone Markets
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ICT Regulation
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Information Society
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Disadvantaged Groups & Communication, Minorities & Media
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Albinism
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Ethnic / Minority Radio Programmes
1
LGBT & Communication / Media
1
Romani People
1
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Collective Memory: Disasters
1
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Early Warning: Disasters
1
Famines: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Humanitarian Law
1
Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
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International Humanitarian Crisis Reporting, Foreign Disaster Reporting
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
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Archives
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Digital Economies & Markets
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Media Ownership
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Religion and Economics
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Education and Communication / Media
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Educational Broadcasting
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Journalism / Communication Training Centers
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Vocational Training
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Entertainment and Media / Communication
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Political Parody and Satire
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
1
Journalism Ethics
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
1
Bias in News Media
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Press Councils
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
1
Gender Issues: Media Coverage
1
Gender Relations
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
1
Women (General)
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Decolonial & Non-Western Approaches
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Good Practice Examples
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Innovations
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Health: Media Representation (Factual & Fictional)
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History of Media: 19th Century
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History of Media: 20th Century
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Indigenous Communication
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International Communication
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Foreign Television Programmes
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Globalisation of Media
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International Media & Communication Policies
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Media Law & Regulation: International Standards & Practices
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Russia: Foreign Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Transnational Television, International Television
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USA: International Broadcasting & Public Diplomacy
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Foreign Policies
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Francophonie
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UNESCO & IPDC Media Assistance
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Journalism Education Curricula
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Journalists
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Stringers & Fixers (Journalism)
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Local Journalism
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Political Reporting
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Religious Journalism, Religion News
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Local Communication & Media
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Media Assistance: Country Strategies & Experiences
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Media Assistance: Law & Regulation, Media Policy Consultancies
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Media Democratization
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Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
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Human Rights
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Sharia, Fatwas
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Failures, Mistakes, Shortcomings: Experiences & Learnings
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Iraqi Media Network (IMN)
1
Migrants & Refugees: Tailor-Made Media Products & Information Services
1
Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Refugees / Displaced People
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People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
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Documentary Photography
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Politics
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Accountability & Transparency
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Imperialism
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Political Extremism
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Democratization
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Political Transition
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Agenda Setting
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Framing
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Public Opinion
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Press
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Magazines
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Haaretz (Newspaper, Israel)
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Local Ownership, Local Stakeholder Participation
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Religion and Communication
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Buddhism
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Taliban
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Jihad
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Muslim Media
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Religion and Society
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Religious Authorities, Religious Leaders
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Religious History
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Religious Movements
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Religious Populism
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Religious Practice
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Focus Groups & Group Discussions (Qualitative Research Method)
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Society
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Corruption & Combating Corruption
1
Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Minorities
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Copts
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Imazighen (Ethnic Group, Morocco)
1
Kurds (Ethnic Group)
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Short Wave Radio (SW)
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Telecommunication Industries & Markets
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Commercial Television
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Reality Television Programmes & Daily Talks
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Visual Cultures
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Youth and Media
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"The report monitors the number and types of media material covering this topic and published by the monitored media platforms. It analyzes the content of the material, the way it tackles the topic, its degree of reliance on objective sources related to the story, as well as its way of addressing th ... more
"This study examines the use of social media by individuals during protests in China (Hong Kong), Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon. Method: Surveys in the four countries assess the relationship between people's attitudes toward the protests and their selection bias on social media, manifested through selecti ... more
"This article explains why Iran was unsuccessful in its efforts to persuade Shi'i Iraqis to support Iran during the critical early years of the Iran–Iraq war. Analysis of Iranian and Iraqi framing communicated to that target population shows Iran failed due to both structural and cultural factors. ... more

Digital Maps

British Council (2022), 136 pp.
"Developed and delivered in 2021/2022, the Digital Media Arts for an inclusive Public Sphere (Digital MAPS) programme brought together three universities, a data science and software company, an international Digital Peacebuilding NGO, as well as 18 country-based media-arts initiatives, to explore l ... more
"This research analysis aims to assess perceptions of media coverage of social cohesion in Ninewah and understand how content is consumed and assessed by audiences in the province. What this report has demonstrated is that while there is a distrust of the media at a national level, local media are p ... more

Digital Economy in Kri: A Market Study

Altai Consulting; Danish Refugee Council (DRC) (2021), 66 pp.

Media, Development and Democracy

Bingley: Emerald Publishing (2021), xviii, 141 pp.
"[...] this book explores the complex construction of democratic public dialogue in developing countries. Case studies examine national environments defined not only by state censorship and commercial pressure, but also language differences, international influence, social divisions, and distinct va ... more

Regional E-Waste Monitor for the Arab States

Bonn: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); ITU; United Nations University (UNU) (2021), 103 pp.
"The key statistical findings for the region are that electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the market (POM) increased by 30 per cent from 3.2 megatons (Mt), or 8.8 kilograms per inhabitant (kg/inh), in 2010 to 4.1 Mt (or 9.5 kg/inh) in 2019. The Arab States mostly import, rather than ... more
"This report provides an overview of the comparative innovation capacity of the Arab States region through ICT-centric innovation policy monitors, and an insight into how good practices can strengthen capacity to mainstream ICT innovation into national development agendas. It showcases a number of c ... more

Routledge Handbook on Arab Media

London; New York: Routledge (2021), 528 pp.
"This Handbook provides the first comprehensive reference book in English about the development of mass and social media in all Arab countries. Capturing the historical as well as current developments in the media scene, this collection maps the role of media in social and political movements. Contr ... more

Between Advocacy and Outrage: A Study on Treatment of Gender Issues in Social Media in Iraq

Berlin: Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) (2021), 29 pp.
"This study was launched with the aim to deepen our understanding of how women related topics are debated in social media in Iraq. It is based on a social media monitoring exercise conducted between April 2019 and November 2020 across two topics of interest: the kidnapping of women rights’ activis ... more
"Using the example of Iraqi refugees in Jordan's capital of Amman, this book describes how information and communication technologies (ICTs) play out in the everyday experiences of urban refugees, geographically located in the Global South, and shows how interactions between online and offline space ... more

Arab Media Systems

Cambridge: Open Book Publishers (2021), xliv, 345 pp.
"This volume provides a comparative analysis of media systems in the Arab world, based on criteria informed by the historical, political, social, and economic factors influencing a country's media. Reaching beyond classical western media system typologies, Arab Media Systems brings together contribu ... more
"The collection of stories presented here aims to highlight the impact of the MDP's (Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists) MDP’s actions over the course of this challenging year. Through testimonies from beneficiaries and partners who aspire to improve freedom o ... more

USAID/Iraq: Perception and Opinion Study

Management Systems International (MSI); USAID (2021), iv, 57 pp.

Disinformation in Iraqi Media

London: LSE Middle East Centre; Conflict Research Programme (CRP) (2021), 21 pp.
"This paper examines the key narratives of disinformation that are prevalent in Iraqi media. It provides an analysis of the messages, agents, intentions and impact of the spread of disinformation. Focusing particularly on the period during which planned national elections were postponed, it identifi ... more

A Gender Analysis of the Media Landscape in Iraq

Washington, DC; London: Internews (2020), 35 pp.
"Corrupt practices, political financing and institutionalised patriarchal systems have seen the media fail to provide equitable coverage of women’s issues or indeed include women as decision-makers organisationally. Both the audience and media stakeholders are acutely aware of the lack of ethical ... more
"The paper argues that journalists' perceptions of their role in challenging corruption and developing democracy will give us some insight into Iraq's "crisis of democracy". The theory of democratic participation focuses on the centrality of media and communication institutions, founded on the princ ... more

Minority and Indigenous Trends 2020: Focus on Technology

London: Minority Rights Group International (2020), 189 pp.
"In this report, Human Rights Watch documents 33 cases between 2016 and 2020 in which authorities in areas controlled by the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) have arrested, brought charges against, and sentenced journalists, activists, and other dissenting voices under ... more