SOMA Digest
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 Front cover of SOMA Digest. | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Khak Press & Media Center |
| Managing editor | Tanya Goudsouzian |
| Political alignment | PUK |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq |
| Circulation | 8,000 |
SOMA Digest was an English-language newspaper published in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Launched on February 14, 2006, it was the first English-language publication of its kind to cater to the growing foreign presence in Iraq following the 2003 war.[1]
The newspaper was issued fortnightly and distributed across Iraq, covering Kurdish and Iraqi affairs. In addition to analysis of regional topics, it featured interviews with leading officials and satirical commentary.
The name SOMA means "perspective" in Kurdish. The newspaper had a national circulation of 8,000 copies per issue.[2] The name SOMA means "perspective" in Kurdish. It has The newspaper had a national circulation of 8,000 copies per issue.
SOMA Digest was established by Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, then First Lady of Iraq. It ceased publication in December 2010.[3] Its managing editor was Tanya Goudsouzian.[4]