Saving Ancient Assyrian History Nearly Destroyed By Terrorists

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Momentum builds in Australia for Armenian, Assyrian, Greek genocide motion

A multitude of Victorian community organisations and local constituents have expressed support for a proposed Motion to recognise the Genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks which is expected to be tabled in the Victorian Parliament later this month, Greek Herald reports.

Assyrian Americans Gain Political Influence In Battleground States

Former President Donald Trump's recent mispronunciation of 'Asur-Asians' at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, brought attention to the Assyrian community's presence and influence in key swing states like Michigan and Arizona.

The Assyrian Spotlight: A Misstep That Amplified Voices

Donald Trump's mispronunciation of 'Assyrians' at a rally inadvertently spotlighted the Assyrian community in America. Despite their small numbers, Assyrians are influential in swing states like Michigan and Arizona. This attention has highlighted their rich history and current struggles while influencing political campaigns.

Trump Couldn't Pronounce 'Assyrians' -- Assyrians Are Happy

By Jonathan J. Cooper

PHOENIX (AP) -- It was Donald Trump's mispronunciation that first caught attention. "Also, we have many Asur-Asians in our room," Trump said at a weekend rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona. "We have some incredible people in our room." Asur-Asians? It turns out the former president was trying to shout out a small group of Assyrians supporting his campaign.

Restoration Revives 400-year-old Assyrian Bazaar in Mardin, Turkey

The 400-year-old Assyrian bazaar in Mardin, located in Türkiye's southeastern region known for its rich cultural heritage, has reopened following a comprehensive restoration as part of the "Street Health Project." The restoration of the historic market in the Dargeçit district was carried out with the support and coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Cardinal Sako: 'Weapons and Disorder' Win Out Over Timid International Mediation

By Dario Salvi

"We are responsible in the search for peace, for dialogue: the international community, the countries of the Middle East are all involved. However, if we ourselves do not know how to personally put an end to this spiral, it will be others who must help us find the way to achieve it." This is the warning issued by the Baghdad Patriarch of the Chaldeans, Card.

Efforts Ongoing to Preserve Mosul's History, Resurrect Its Glory

By Sophie Constantin

AMMAN -- In the heart of Mosul, a city scarred by war, a remarkable initiative is working to reclaim the heritage and cultural identity lost during years of devastation. As Iraq embarks on a broader recovery from conflict, preserving cultural heritage becomes essential to reconnect people to their roots and restore pride in their identity.

Assyrian Organizations Must Support Assyrian Artists

(AINA) -- The Assyrian Arts Institute (AAI) is an organization founded by Nora Betyousef Lacey in 2017 and claims to support Assyrian arts. AAI has sponsored a few events since its founding, including an Assyrian women's choir.

Assyrian Course Grows At Maine East High School in Chicago Suburb

By Sam Rakestraw

The Maine Township High School Dist. 207 Board of Education announced a new textbook and level two course for Assyrian at Monday's (Oct. 7) school board meeting. The course continues to draw an increasing number of students interested in taking it as a world language course.

The Economic Impact of the Assyrian Conquest of Judea

For the first time near Jerusalem, archeological excavation have found evidence showing the impact of Sennacherib's military campaign on the Kingdom of Judah's economy. Israel Antiquities Authority excavations funded by the Israel Land Authority prior to the construction of the new Mordot Arnona neighborhood revealed changes in the Judahite administration from the days of King Hezekiah in wake of...

What is the Catholic Church Like in Iran?

By Michelle La Rosa

On October 5, Pope Francis announced the creation of 21 new cardinals. Among those selected for a red hat is Archbishop Dominique Mathieu, O.F.M. Conv. of Tehran. By any account, the bishop of Iran's capital city is a pick from the peripheries of the Church. Iran is far from a hub of Catholicism.

Children's Book on the Assyrian Genocide Published

(AINA) -- Join Ashur and Ninwe on a heartfelt journey through the pages of Bravery Beyond Borders: The Journey of the Assyrian People. This inspirational tale, written especially for children (ages 5-12), follows the resilience of the Assyrian community, blending history, courage, and strong family bonds.

Arizona Department of Education Approves Assyrian Genocide Curriculum

Phoenix (AINA) -- The Arizona Department of Education has officially approved the inclusion of the Assyrian Genocide in the state's social studies curriculum1, marking a significant step towards broader historical education in Arizona schools.

Assyrian Organizations Must Support Assyrian Artists

(AINA) -- The Assyrian Arts Institute (AAI) is an organization founded by Nora Betyousef Lacey in 2017 and claims to support Assyrian arts. AAI has sponsored a few events since its founding, including an Assyrian women's choir.

Feud Between Chaldean Patriarch and Iraq's President Reinforces Islamic Status of Minority Groups

(AINA) -- On July 12 Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid repealed the decree recognizing the appointment of Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako as head of the Chaldean Catholic Church and which appointed him to the office of the waqf (وقف), the endowment which oversees all church property. The details of the events leading up to this action are exhaustively covered in this report by MEMRI.

Iran is Hijacking Assyrian Politics in Iraq

By Gregory Kruczek

(AINA) -- On February 21, the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq ruled on a set of cases pertaining to the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) electoral law. The Court declared that the 11 parliamentary reserved seats for minorities were unconstitutional. So too was the KRG's single electoral district model.

Turkey's National Pride is Based on Genocide Denial

By Sabri Atman

During the years of World War I 75% (750,000) of the Assyrian population in the Ottoman Empire was systematically murdered. That genocide of Assyrians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire in 1915 is a fact, but it has largely been forgotten by the world.

Cylinder Seals: Symbols of Ancient Power

For roughly two centuries, from ca. 900 -- 700 BCE, the Near Eastern empires of Neo-Assyria and Urartu co-existed, though the former gradually conquered and subsumed the latter in the mid-7th century. By 550 BCE, forty years after the Assyrians themselves were defeated, the Achaemenid Empire had conquered the major centres of the Near East and catapulted the Persians into position as a regional...

Reading As Divine Encounter

By Andrew J. Pottenger

While western media attention has lately centered mainly on Ukraine or Israel and Gaza, devastating conflict continues in Syria between its authoritarian government and a complex array of independent factions supported by foreign governments.