Salam Omer

editor-in-chief KirkukNow

Salam Omer is Editor-in-Chief of the independent online news website KirkukNow and a trainer for conflict-sensitive reporting. He has an academic background of business administration and over 19 years of experience in the media and business sectors. He has been involved in various successful media, education, and business projects in Iraq - namely, in Iraq’s disputed territories. With his 10 years' work experience as the Editor-in-Chief he plays a vital role in regional as well as international networks of media development organizations. In his position, he knows not only how to lead a multi-ethnic, multi-religious team in a challenging environment as Iraq but also how to deal with administration, militias and conflicts. His conflict resolution orientated approach as well as his ability to communicate fluently in Kurdish, Arabic and English are important assets.

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