Hozan Qadir, Head of the Reporters' Organisation for Rights and Development (RORD), expressed his concern "Numerous violations were committed against media outlets and journalists during the protests, particularly at the Degala checkpoint. These actions are deeply concerning to us."

According to RORD, violations occurred against 9 media organizations and 22 journalists, with 9 of them suffering injuries from tear gas. Additionally, a security force in plain clothes, operating under the Asayish name, raided the KNN satellite office in Erbil, confiscating journalistic equipment, mobile phones, and personal belongings.
In a further escalation, security forces stopped 4 media teams from returning to Erbil after covering the events in Degala. The Politic Press team was also detained by Asayish forces while conducting a press interview in Erbil. As of the latest reports, they remain in custody.