{"id":2425,"date":"2026-07-05T08:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yra-ufm.com\/ku\/?p=2425"},"modified":"2026-07-05T08:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:33:37","slug":"2425","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yra-ufm.com\/ku\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/2425\/","title":{"rendered":"OFFICIAL STATEMENT: LAUNCHING THE “SUPPORT RONAHI TV” CAMPAIGN"},"content":{"rendered":"

On March 12, 2026, a devastating fire broke out at the Ronahi TV station in Qamishlo city. The blaze completely destroyed the main broadcasting studio and the control room (regie); it also ruined most of the essential technical equipment, forcing the channel to temporarily suspend its live broadcasting.<\/p>\n

\u200bThis incident marks a heavy loss for a media institution that has spent years providing professional coverage, reporting events, and covering regional issues, thereby depriving its audience of a prominent media platform that has played a vital role in delivering news, as well as political, social, and cultural programming to all segments of society.<\/p>\n

\u200bSince its launch on November 21, 2011, Ronahi TV has broadcast in Kurdish, Arabic, English, and Syriac to cover ongoing developments and expand the scope of local media. By establishing offices and branches across various regions, backed by a vast network of correspondents, it played a crucial role in bringing the voice of local communities to public opinion.<\/p>\n

\u200bDriven by our responsibility toward free media institutions and out of our firm belief in the importance of sustaining their mission, we, the “Free Media Association” (YRA), announce the launch of the “Support Ronahi TV” campaign. This campaign aims to support the reconstruction of the channel and assist in securing the technical equipment destroyed by the fire\u2014including cameras, editing suites, audiovisual control systems, computers, and all core infrastructure required to rebuild the studios and resume normal broadcasting.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe “Support Ronahi TV” initiative confirms that protecting free media and ensuring its continuity is a collective responsibility. Standing with such media institutions facing disasters or targeting is a fundamental defense of society’s right to information and the preservation of professional journalism.<\/p>\n

\u200bWe call upon media institutions, organizations, supporting entities, initiative-takers, and all who believe in press freedom to contribute to this campaign, each according to their capacity, to support the efforts to rebuild the channel’s technical infrastructure and empower it to resume its media mission as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe mechanisms for receiving donations and ways to participate in the campaign\u2014with full commitment to transparency in managing and directing resources toward restoring the channel’s technical readiness\u2014will be detailed in the appendix attached to this statement.<\/p>\n

\u200bFree Media Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

05\/07\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

………………………………………….<\/p>\n

\u200bAPPENDIX TO THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Campaign Information, Contribution Mechanisms, and Transparency<\/p>\n

\u200bThis appendix is an integral part of the statement launching the campaign to support and rehabilitate Ronahi TV. It defines the official campaign details, contribution mechanisms, responsibilities of the concerned parties, and the procedures followed to ensure transparency and keep contributors informed about the progress of their donations.<\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Name: <\/strong>Support Ronahi TV<\/p>\n

\u200bOrganizing Entity:<\/strong> Free Media Association (YRA)<\/p>\n

\u200bBeneficiary Entity:<\/strong> Ronahi TV Satellite Channel<\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Launch Date:<\/strong> 05\/07\/2026<\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Duration:<\/strong> Open<\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Reference Number:<\/strong> RTV-2026-001<\/p>\n

\u200bOfficial Donation Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bMethod:<\/strong> Bank Transfer<\/p>\n

\u200bBank Name: <\/strong>Al Rajhi Bank<\/p>\n

\u200bAccount Holder Name:<\/strong> Shams Al Ahbba Limited Company<\/p>\n

\u200bIBAN:<\/strong> SA59 8000 0388 6080 1046 4495<\/p>\n

\u200bOfficial Communication & Social Media Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bCampaign Email:<\/strong> destek@yra-ufm.com<\/p>\n

\u200bWhatsApp:<\/strong> +963949549938<\/p>\n

\u200bFacebook:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/xwedili.ronahitv<\/p>\n

\u200bX (Twitter):<\/strong> xwedilironahitv<\/p>\n

\u200bInstagram:<\/strong> xwedili.ronahitv<\/p>\n

\u200bResponsibilities of the Entities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bThe Free Media Association (YRA):<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Free Media Association shall handle the following:<\/p>\n

\u200bLaunching the campaign and overseeing its organization.<\/p>\n

\u200bApproving and announcing the official donation methods.<\/p>\n

\u200bReceiving all inquiries related to the campaign.<\/p>\n

\u200bPublishing regular updates regarding the campaign.<\/p>\n

\u200bCoordinating with Ronahi TV to follow up on the implementation of the campaign\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n

\u200bRonahi Satellite Channel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the beneficiary party of this campaign, Ronahi TV commits to the following:<\/p>\n

\u200bUsing all donations only for the declared purposes of the campaign, namely rehabilitating the technical infrastructure damaged by the fire.<\/p>\n

\u200bRestricting campaign funds from being allocated to any other usage outside of its declared goals.<\/p>\n

\u200bPreparing comprehensive lists of the required equipment and devices to be secured, and updating them as necessary.<\/p>\n

\u200bAnnouncing and documenting all equipment purchased or secured through the campaign.<\/p>\n

\u200bPublishing photographs or documentary materials illustrating the stages of studio rehabilitation and equipment installation.<\/p>\n

\u200bPublishing invoices, purchase orders, or financial documents that verify expenditures, provided they do not conflict with legal or commercial obligations.<\/p>\n

\u200bIssuing periodic reports illustrating the completion rate, the utilized funds, and the achieved campaign goals.<\/p>\n

\u200bIssuing a final report upon the conclusion of the campaign, including total donations, expenditure aspects, secured equipment, and rehabilitation results.<\/p>\n

\u200bFollowing Up on Donors\u2019 Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contributors can follow the campaign\u2019s progress on official platforms to see:<\/p>\n

\u200bThe latest campaign updates.<\/p>\n

\u200bRegular reports.<\/p>\n

\u200bPublished financial statements.<\/p>\n

\u200bRehabilitation documents and photos.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe final campaign report once completed.<\/p>\n

\u200bDonors have the right to ask any questions about the campaign through the officially declared communication methods.<\/p>\n

\u200bDonor Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bThe campaign only accepts donations through the official methods listed in this appendix.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe Free Media Association and Ronahi TV are not responsible for any donations sent through unofficial accounts.<\/p>\n

\u200bDonors are advised to keep their transfer receipts until the campaign ends.<\/p>\n

\u200bIf you notice any fake accounts or scams using the campaign\u2019s name, please report it to the organizing entity immediately through the official communication methods.<\/p>\n

\u200bConclusion of the Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n

The campaign will officially end once it reaches its goals or upon the expiration of its declared duration, as a final report will be shared showing:<\/p>\n

\u200bTotal donations received.<\/p>\n

\u200bTotal money spent.<\/p>\n

\u200bA list of the provided equipment.<\/p>\n

\u200bHow much of the goals were achieved.<\/p>\n

\u200bA summary of the final repairs and rehabilitation results at Ronahi TV.<\/p>\n

\u200bOnce this report is published, the campaign officially closes.<\/p>\n

\u200bFree Media Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

05\/07\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n