December 8th, 2025, Sulaimani, Metro Center calls on the governor of Erbil not to discriminate against the media, if you are concerned about unprofessionalism, talk about the media discourse of many of your parties' media and social media, which has crossed all the boundaries of journalistic ethics.

On December 7th, 2025, during a press conference at the governor's office, Erbil Governor Omid Khoshnaw accused Channel 8 of being rioters.

Any comments or objections to the work of the media should be investigated legally and within the framework of transparency, away from accusations and complaints that could put pressure on journalists or restrict freedom of the media.

Metro Center calls for calming the situation and strengthening relations between the relevant parties and the media, in order to provide a calm and respectful environment in which journalists can perform their duties without fear and pressure.

Metro calls on the governor of Erbil not to discriminate against the media. If you are concerned about unprofessionalism, talk about the media discourse of many of your parties' media and social media that has crossed all the boundaries of journalistic ethics. 

Attacks on the media and accusations of chaos by the authorities are contrary to the principles of free media work. Journalism, including coverage of demonstrations, is a constitutional right and an essential part of communicating information to the public.