On 8 November 2026, the Metro Center team welcomed political figure Ali Zangana, accompanied by Ashti Talabani, Goran Hussein, and Mr. Samal.

The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the work, responsibilities, and activities of Metro Center and Alliance Network 19.

Ali Zangana thanked the Metro Center team for their warm welcome, expressed his appreciation, and commended the Center’s work.

The Metro Center coordinator and director highlighted the working environment of journalism, as well as the opportunities, obstacles, and challenges facing journalists and the freedom to practice journalism. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the human rights and freedoms situation in the Kurdistan Region.

Metro Center’s coordinator thanked the guests for their visit and wished them success in their work.