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Dilan Sirwan

Dilan Sirwan (born 12 December 1998) is a Kurdish journalist and Editor-in-Chief and reporter based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of The New Region,[1][failed verification] a digital news outlet covering political, economic, and social developments in Iraq and the wider Middle East. Dilan previously worked as a reporter for Rudaw English, where he covered topics such as regional politics, gender-based issues, and LGBTQ+ rights.[2] He has also contributed to platforms such as Aljeebal Media,[3] and appears as a presenter on AVA Media.

Early life and education

Sirwan was born on 12 December 1998, in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq . He studied at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani AUIS,[4][failed verification] where he earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies with a minor in Law and Economics.

Career

Sirwan began his journalism career at Rudaw Media Network, where he published a number of analytical and investigative reports.[5] His articles focused on internal Kurdish politics, the Turkish military presence in Iraq, and socioeconomic developments.

He also wrote extensively for The New Region, covering issues such as the effects of economic crisis in the Kurdistan Region, corruption, and civil unrest. His work has also appeared in The New Arab and Rudaw Media Newtwork and includes co-authored reports with journalist Julian Bechocha.[6]

Languages

Sirwan is fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, and English.

Personal life

He currently resides in Erbil, Kurdistan Region.

References

  1. ^ Region, TheNew (10 September 2023). "The New Region". The New Region. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  2. ^ sirwan, dilan (22 February 2021). "LGBT+ activists slam 'immoral' lawsuit against Sulaimani organization". www.rudaw.net. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  3. ^ Sirwan, Dilan (3 April 2025). "ديلان سيروان". Aljeebal | الجبال (in Arabic). Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  4. ^ "| AUIS". www.auis.edu.krd. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Dilan s hussein". www.rudaw.net. Archived from the original on 2 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  6. ^ "17 April 2022". www.rudaw.net. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.