Wales appoints Hanan Issa as its first Muslim national poet

The Welsh-Iraqi writer said she plans to make use of her experience ‘sitting with one foot on either shore of different heritages’

Hanan Issa, a Welsh-Iraqi poet, film-maker and artist, has been named the fifth national poet of Wales.

As national poet Issa, who is due to serve a three-year term, will represent the diverse cultures and languages of Wales and act as an ambassador for the people of Wales.