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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region—The United Nations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate have both condemned the attack on Rudaw Media Network early Saturday morning, stressing the vital role free media plays in democratic society.“The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) deplores the grenade attack that targeted the offices of Rudaw Media Network in Erbil during the night of Friday 24 June 2016. The Mission wishes those injured in this attack a speedy recovery. UNAMI expresses solidarity with Rudaw and all media in Iraq who are performing their work under difficult circumstances. The Mission urges the authorities to ensure that freedom of expression is safeguarded,” reads a statement from the UN’s Baghdad office.Shortly after midnight Saturday morning, a grenade was thrown from a moving vehicle at the Rudaw head office and media centre in Erbil. Three private security guards, one driver, and one member of Rudaw’s public relations staff suffered minor injuries.The Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate joined in the condemnation of the attack."This attack comes at a time when Rudaw Media Network, alongside some other media in the Kurdistan Region, has a new positive influence in deepening the democratic process and advocating Kurdish national and societal rights. In this way, they have fearlessly stepped forward. Therefore, it was expected that Kurdish rivals and foes, wherever they are, will plot to worsen the Kurdistan Region's security and silence these brave voices through their futile attempts," reads an announcement from the media advocacy group."We, from the Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate council condemn this futile attack and call on the Asayesh [security forces], police and other associated parties to arrest the perpetrators of this attack on Rudaw Media Network as quickly as possible."No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.