Making the Papers

On a recent visit to the Mayor's village up in the mountains, I met the editor of a popular newspaper here in Kurdistan, called BAS News. It's a pretty popular weekly that features color pages and the typical advertising inset.

Since we were all dressed out in our Kurdish clothes, the editor insisted on taking a photo of us. The boys weren't so pleased, however, but we acquiesed.

Then, the very next day a reporter from the newspaper showed up at our door to get the 'full' story. It was published just two days later, in full color.

Here's a look:

 Download BAS News article

My Kurdish friends say it is flattering in it's tone, so not to worry. : )