Consul General Robert Palladino visited headquarters of Rudaw Media Network in Erbil and met with its leadership to learn about Rudaw and its programs. The Consul General and Rudaw leadership discussed the media landscape in the IKR and challenges faced by media & journalists. The U.S. is committed to supporting freedom of expression and press and believes that journalists and media outlets should be allowed to cover developments without fear of intimidation or retaliation.