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Hanan Issa will act as an ambassador for the people of Wales as part of her new role. Photo: Camera Sioned / Literature Wales
Hanan Issa will act as an ambassador for the people of Wales as part of her new role. Photo: Camera Sioned / Literature Wales
Hanan Issa becomes first Muslim named as National Poet of Wales
The Welsh-Iraqi artist will represent the country's diverse cultures and languages