Shafaq News/ The public prosecutor'soffice in Al-Sulaymaniyah urged media outlets to refrain from reporting onmurder cases and contacting victims' families.
In a statement, the office notedthat judicial and investigative authorities focus on gathering information whensuch crimes occur, “yet some media organizations rush to publish reportswithout adhering to journalistic ethics or the laws and regulations in place inthe Kurdistan Region.”
It added that the dissemination ofinaccurate or misleading information about crimes, along with unauthorizedcontact with victims' families, “is not only a legal violation but alsonegatively impacts individuals and society, particularly those most vulnerable.Moreover, it can hinder the progress of investigations.”
The public prosecutor’s officecalled on all media institutions to comply with legal directives and warnedthat violations would lead to legal consequences.
