Akkad Murad

Assyrian Writer, Cultural Journalist, and Historian

Akkad Murad is a prominent contemporary writer, cultural essayist, and linguistic researcher based in Iraq. He is a highly active intellectual figure within the Syriac-speaking community of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, recognized for his critical contributions to the preservation of indigenous history, heritage, and press freedom.

Key Contributions & Literary Work

• Prominent Voice in Banipal Magazine: He is a frequent and respected contributor to Banipal—a prestigious quarterly cultural magazine published in four languages (Syriac, Arabic, Kurdish, and English) by the General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts. His analytical essays in the magazine’s Syriac section focus heavily on pressing contemporary social issues, such as indigenous migration, the preservation of minority rights, and cultural survival.

• Historian of the Syriac Press: Akkad Murad is heavily involved with the General Union of Syriac Writers and Authors. He is a featured speaker at historic academic conferences, such as the annual Syriac Journalism Day (commemorating the historic Zahrire d-Bahra newspaper). His research includes mapping out the structural history of early native publications, including his acclaimed study, "The Experience of the Syriac Section of the Iraqi Scientific Council Magazine."

• Advocate for Minority Expression: Through his seminars, dialogues, and media interactions, he strongly advocates for utilizing modern digital technologies to expand the reach of Syriac and Assyrian journalism internationally, ensuring that indigenous Middle Eastern perspectives are preserved on the global stage.