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Explore the life and legacy of Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was an archaeologist, travel writer, explorer, and political administrator responsible for creating the borders of the countries of the Near East after World War I and for laying the foundations of the modern state of Iraq. Gertrude Bell made important contributions to archaeology and a greater understanding of the cultures of Mesopotamia and ancient Persia through her books, including what is still considered the best translation of the Persian poet Hafiz’s work. Queen of the Desert is the compelling story of Gertrude Bell, a…
The change begins! What does it mean to save lives in Iraq?
The Iraqi Children Foundation have released their 2023 annual report , which illustrates what it means to nurture and empower the children of Iraq. For the first time, ICF invested in a project in Fallujah, rescuing a clinic serving disabled children from permanently closing its doors. During the first six months, 831 services were provided to disabled children including medical consultations and physical rehabilitation.
Playing for time. How Ameen Mokdad resisted ISIS destruction
One day, when Ameen Mokdad was 10 years old, he found his father hard at work in their home in Mosul, Iraq. In June 2014, the extremist jihadi group ISIS took over Mosul, and Mokdad suddenly found himself living under their occupation. Music was banned under the Islamic State, but Mokdad continued to play in secret as Michael Levitt and Ari Shapiro report for NPR .
Armenia to recognize 3rd August as Day of Commemoration of Yazidi Genocide
The Armenian Parliament voted this week to designate August 3rd as the official commemoration day for the victims of the Yazidi Genocide. The bill submitted by ethnic Yazidi MP Rustam Bakoyan passed the first reading with 88 votes in favor. Armenia will thus become the first country after Iraq to enshrine this into law. “Genocide is a crime against humanity, and it is the biggest crime. This is a direct result and a direct consequence of incorrect and improper condemnation of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. The destinies of Armenians and Yazi…
Kosovo charges man for crimes against Yazidi women and girls
Kosovo’s Special Prosecution on Friday said it has indicted a Kosovo citizen for alleged crimes against Yazidi girls and women while fighting in Syria and Iraq during 2014-2017. In a press release, the prosecution said the suspect with initials M.D. has been charged with crimes against humanity and serious violations of laws of armed conflicts. “These charges were committed against girls and women of the Yazidi community during the conflict in Syria and Iraq during 2014- 2017 and this criminal case has now been transferred to the Special Dep…
