On June 6, 2023, Dr. Twana A. Hassan, a research fellow at CGDS, participated in a panel discussion in Sulaymaniyah addressing the policies and guidelines set by the Ministry of Culture in Kurdistan for media regulation. The panel, which also featured Dr. Saman Fawzi, a university lecturer, and Mr. Assos Hardi, a journalist, delved into a critical examination of these regulations. The panel attracted widespread attention from TV and media due to its vital focus on free press and freedom of expression in Kurdistan. The panelists criticized the new media policies from the Ministry of Culture, highlighting concerns about their potential impact on press freedom in the region.