NINEVEH PLAINS

BAGHDAD — The Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian people in Iraq’s historic region of Beth Nahrain are growing increasingly frustrated with the decades-long pattern of violations against their people, lands, and presence—violations that continue under the watch of the government in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). The latest incident in Ankawa highlights the…

MOSUL, Beth Nahrin — In a decision reflecting Iraq’s growing commitment to cultural preservation and linguistic diversity, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially approved the establishment of a Syriac Language Department at the University of Mosul. The announcement, issued on July 26, 2025, affirms the inclusion…

KARAMLESH, Nineveh Plains — As part of its efforts to build a cohesive community and strengthen the cultural identity of Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian youth in Iraq, and to deepen their connection to their historical homeland of Beth Nahrain, the Beth Nahrain Youth, affiliated with the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB),…

ALQOSH, Iraq — With the announcement of Iraq’s secondary exam results, two Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian students earned top honors at Alqosh Girls’ High School.  Mirel Haitham Sadiq al-Juhouri claimed first place among all Alqosh schools, scoring 100.67 in the scientific stream of the general secondary exams (first round) for the 2024–2025 academic…

SHIGUR, Iraq – As the 11th anniversary of the massacres committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in Shigur (Şengal / Sinjar), Iraq, approaches, the Yezidi Women’s Freedom Movement (Tevgera Azadiya Jinên Êzîdî, TAJÊ) has sent an official letter to 19 countries urging them to recognize the atrocities as genocide against the…

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — In a continued effort to preserve the Syriac language as a living mother tongue and to strengthen cultural identity, the local committee in the Nineveh Plains town of Baghdede (Qaraqosh), in cooperation with the Education Foundation, launched a beginner-level Syriac language course named in honor of martyrs…

MOSUL, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shayya al-Sudani officially inaugurated Mosul International Airport today, marking its full completion and readiness for operation. The opening ceremony was attended by the Ministers of Interior, Transport, and Construction and Housing, along with the Governor of Nineveh, several members of the Provincial Council,…

BNDWAYA, Iraq — The Beth Nahrin Youth Organization held a special recreational trip to Bndwaya Resort, bringing together young people from the provinces of Nineveh, Arba’ilo (Erbil), and Nohadra (Duhok) in a joyful atmosphere of camaraderie and cultural connection. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen bonds of love,…

NINEVEH PLAINS, Iraq — Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian student Georges Alaa Georges from the Gifted Students School in Nineveh will be representing Iraq in the finals of the upcoming Chemistry Olympiad held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Georges successfully passed the gifted and talented exams, securing first place among gifted students at schools in…

NINEVEH PLAINS, Beth Nahrin – As part of her visit to Iraq, Manuela Demir, Co-President of the European Syriac Union (ESU), met with Syriac Catholic Archbishop Benedictus Younan Hanno. Demir was accompanied by a delegation of leaders from the Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union (Huyodo d’Bethnahrin Athroyo, HBA) and the Beth…