(AINA) -- The territorial integrity of Iraq and Syria continues to erode under the weight of unresolved conflicts, competing regional agendas, and the persistent failure to protect indigenous peoples. Among those most affected by this reality is the Assyrian people, whose historic lands have been transformed into arenas for proxy struggles rather than safe regions that uphold dignity, rights, and...
(AINA) -- Recent meetings between the American envoy, Dr. Barak, and regional actors in Erbil, namely Mr. Masoud Barzani and the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) represented by Mr. Mazloum Abdi, raise serious political and legal concerns.
(AINA) -- Iraq is currently at a critical juncture requiring the reinforcement of national sovereignty and the cohesion of state institutions. However, ongoing political and security developments in the north indicate a recurring pattern of policies that weaken the central government and exploit instability for political and economic gains, threatening Iraq's unity and the future of its indigenous...
(AINA) -- The Assyrian people, as one of the indigenous nations of Mesopotamia, face an increasingly coordinated campaign of political, social, and economic marginalization in northern Iraq. This campaign extends beyond neglect and reflects a sustained pattern of interference by the so called Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), aimed at weakening Assyrian political organizations, fragmenting...
(AINA) -- The use of the "Christian" label for indigenous peoples in Iraq, particularly in northern Iraq, is not neutral. It carries political, legal, and historical consequences that undermine indigenous identity and collective rights. Religion Is not an indigenous Identity; "Christian" describes a religious belief, not a people, nation, or indigenous group.
(AINA) -- For 6775 years the Assyrians have been an indigenous population of Mesopotamia, with a continuous presence in what is today northern Iraq and the wider region. Our identity is not solely religious, nor is it a modern construct; it is rooted in a distinct history, language, culture, and collective memory that long predates contemporary political borders.