The statement, released on 17 May 2026 by the Assyrian Democratic Movement, and signed by two other smaller Assyrian groups, described the recent actions as "a clear attempt to impose a new demographic reality" in violation of the Iraqi Constitution and previous official decisions. The ADM warns that the measures threaten the historical presence of the Assyrian people in the Nineveh Plain.
In southern India, the lush tropical landscape of Kerala is dotted with imposing buildings housing the headquarters of several major Catholic religious orders. The thousands of members of these orders operate sprawling networks of hospitals, schools and social institutions in the area.
Paris -- Over the past few days, the French capital, Paris, has witnessed visits by the patriarchs of the Syriac Orthodox and Syriac Catholic Churches aimed at mobilizing French, European, and international support for Christians in Syria and the Middle East.
Commemoration invites reflection, but it also raises questions. What does it mean to remember a past that was not directly lived, but inherited? For many families, this reflection begins not in archives, but in fragments: stories half told, silences, and a sense of loss that was never fully explained.
U.S. policy in the Middle East often favors short-term stability over lasting political relationships. The result is reliance on unreliable state actors and armed militia groups, which, over the years, become liabilities for Western interests. In Iraq, this approach not only has led to a fragmented security environment but also has created a dynamic in which U.S.
Chaldean American author and filmmaker Weam Namou is dedicated to helping her community heal through what she calls "not good or bad, just authentic" storytelling. Born in Iraq, Namou immigrated to Michigan with her family as a child. Now a Sterling Heights resident, she cherishes her neighborhood and the family she raised there.