IRAQ

SHIGUR (SINJAR), Beth Nahrin — After locating her among militants of the Islamic State (ISIS), the Women’s Protection Units have transferred a young Yazidi girl (20) to the Shingal Resistance Units in Iraq. The young girl will be reunited with her family in Shigur.  The young girl was kidnapped when she was…

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,…

ARBA’ILO, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — A significant archaeological discovery near Arba’ilo (Erbil), Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), is shedding new light on the ancient past in Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia). A settlement dating back to the Late Chalcolithic period has been unearthed, revealing homes, kitchens, inner courtyards, and what appears…

BAGHDAD, NAJAF, Beth Nahrain — Violations against Christians in Iraq extend beyond attacks on the living, even the dead are not spared but denied of peace and respect in their eternal rest. The Chaldean Patriarchate media office reported attempts to hand over historic Christian cemeteries in the outskirts of Najaf for…

IRAQ, SYRIA ─ During the period of ISIS control over parts of Iraq and Syria, the region’s cultural and human heritage faced the largest assault in its history. The terrorists targeted archaeological sites and historical libraries, looting and destroying ancient manuscripts and archaeological treasures.  These crimes prompted director of the…

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,…