Lvin magazine is an independent publication based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, focusing on news and analysis of the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on the Kurdish region. Founded in November 2002, the magazine initially operated as a print publication, reaching a peak circulation of 20,000 copies.[1][2]
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Native name | لڤین مەگەزین |
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| Founded | January 1, 2002 in sulaymaniyah, |
| Headquarters | sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq |
| Website | https://lvinpress.com/ |
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Lvin magazine played a significant role in documenting the challenges faced by journalists in the region. The tragic death of reporter Soran Mama Hama in 2008 underscored the risks faced by those who seek to expose corruption and abuse of power. Hama, a dedicated journalist for Lvin, was killed in Kirkuk while investigating a prostitution ring allegedly controlled by local police and security officials. His murder remains unsolved, symbolizing the broader issue of impunity for attacks on journalists in Iraq.[3][4][5]
While the print edition of Lvin magazine ceased publication in 2019, its legacy lives on through its online presence. The magazine's website and social media continue to share news independently.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Mira. "English-About". لڤین پرێس – Lvin Press. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Chief editor of Kurdish Lvin magazine, Ahmed Mira, arrested, questioned and released in Sulaimaniyah". ekurd.net. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Soran Mama Hama", Wikipedia, 2024-06-03, retrieved 2024-07-31
- ^ "Kurdish journalist Soran Mama Hama killed near northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk". ekurd.net. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Iraqi Kurdistan: Kirkuk, Sulaimaniyah commemorate Kurdish journalist Soran Mama Hama". ekurd.net. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
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