A Rohingya humanitarian and media figure based in Istanbul, who works to raise awareness of the Rohingya crisis and strengthen Rohingya identity through media, education and community initiatives. He co-founded the Arakan News Agency and the Arakan Humanitarian Association in Turkey, and in 2022 founded Zita TV, a Rohingya television platform devoted to Rohingya history, culture, identity and current issues.
Carrying the Rohingya story to Arabic-speaking audiences
Selim Noor is a Rohingya humanitarian and media figure based in Istanbul, known for his work in raising awareness about the Rohingya crisis and strengthening Rohingya identity through media, education, and community initiatives.
Originally connected to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and now living in Istanbul, Turkey, he is active in Rohingya civil society and diaspora efforts. He is fluent in formal Arabic, which has allowed him to engage with Arabic-speaking audiences and media on Rohingya issues.
He is a co-founder of Arakan News Agency (ANA), a Rohingya-focused news platform that reports on Rohingya affairs and the situation in Arakan. He is also a co-founder of the Arakan Humanitarian Association in Turkey, which works on humanitarian support, awareness, and youth engagement for Rohingya communities.
In 2022, he founded Zita TV, a Rohingya television platform dedicated to Rohingya history, culture, identity, and current issues. Through this media work, he contributes to preserving Rohingya heritage and sharing Rohingya narratives with a wider audience.
Academically, he studied at a College of Arabic Language and Literature (2014), which aligns with his strong Arabic communication and media outreach.
Selim Noor is part of a younger generation of Rohingya diaspora leaders who combine humanitarian work and media to advocate for Rohingya rights, cultural preservation, and global awareness.
