Vehicle in Iraq's Kurdistan Region is attacked by drone, resulting in the deaths of two journalists

On August 23 local time, a serious incident occurred in Said Sadiq District, Sulaymaniyah Province, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A drone attacked a car carrying several journalists, causing tragic consequences.

This attack led to the unfortunate deaths of two female journalists and left many others injured, including one journalist who was seriously injured. This tragic event has attracted widespread attention.

The Foreign Relations Committee of the Iraqi Council of Representatives and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) parliamentary bloc quickly issued statements on the same day, strongly condemning this attack. They pointed out that this attack is a blatant violation of Iraq's territorial and air sovereignty and a serious violation of international law and international conventions. At the same time, they emphasized that all parties must respect press freedom and strongly called for holding the perpetrators accountable.

Local Iraqi media said that the drone that launched this attack belonged to the Turkish army, but there is no response from the Turkish side for the time being.

Journalist groups shoulder the important responsibility of transmitting information and reporting facts. Their work is crucial for society's right to know and public opinion supervision. This attack on journalists not only brings great grief to the families of the victims but also has an impact on the journalism industry and social order. The international community generally pays attention to this matter and hopes that relevant parties can find out the truth as soon as possible, give an explanation to the victims and their families, and take effective measures to ensure that such tragedies will not be repeated and maintain regional peace and stability. At present, this incident is still under further investigation and handling.