The Iraqi Digital Media Center and its role in combating disinformation in the Iraqi digital environment.

Abstract

The Iraqi Digital Media Center (DMC) was established to combat disinformation, rumors, and digital manipulation in the unregulated Iraqi cyberspace. Its website is part of the national infrastructure, providing reports, updates, and educational resources to raise public awareness and protect against fake news, cyberattacks, and digital crimes. The center uses daily digital monitoring, analysis, and verification tools—supported by networks of experts and volunteers—to detect false content and promote media literacy. Operating semi- independently due to the lack of a comprehensive legal framework, the center serves
journalists, researchers, and the public, playing a key role in building an informed and resilient digital society. This study examines the center's objectives, its working mechanism,and the challenges it faces in achieving its goals.