World News Archives - The Assyrian Journal

Homeland Coalition seeks to boost Assyrian collaboration by removing governing body, voting process

Joe SnellNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020

A new international forum aimed at bolstering communication and knowledge sharing among Assyrian organizations supporting the homeland launched on Nov. 14 with representatives spanning Lebanon,

In Artsakh, Assyrians of Armenia rise to country’s defense

Joe SnellNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020

Assyrians in Armenia are rallying to the defense of the country they call home, and their efforts have garnered attention from Assyrian diaspora communities around

Housing project brings new homes to Barwar

Joe SnellOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020

The Assyrian Aid Society plans to build six new homes in the village of Chaqala in the Barwari region of northern Iraq. The move is

Tel Keppe district solar project tackles Iraq’s escalating energy concerns

Joe SnellSeptember 27, 2020September 27, 2020

A new solar energy project in northern Iraq will provide electricity to Assyrian homes and farms and combat a growing dependence on diesel-powered generators that

KRG officials urged to launch Simele Massacre site investigation

Yasmeen AltajiSeptember 4, 2020September 9, 2020

A delegation of U.S.-based Assyrian leaders met with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials last Friday to discuss the fate of suspected mass grave sites believed

Assyrian academics rally around investigation into Simele Massacre sites

Joe SnellAugust 30, 2020September 9, 2020

Assyrian academics around the world are urging for an investigation into the remains of the Simele Massacre sites of 1933. The letter, addressed to Iraqi and

Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele Massacre

Yasmeen AltajiAugust 7, 2020January 18, 2021

Backed by a coalition of more than a dozen global organizations, the Assyrian Policy Institute (API) published a letter on Friday calling for recognition by

Lebanon’s Assyrians confront severe economic crisis

Yasmeen AltajiJuly 19, 2020September 9, 2020

In late 2019, amid a wave of anti-corruption protests, Lebanon turned witness to what would become its worst economic crisis in modern history.

Amid impossible conditions, Assyrian orgs fill front lines to help IDPs and refugees

Joe SnellApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

As conditions worsen for IDPs and refugees, Assyrian organizations are stepping up to meet the unique challenges.

U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return

Joe SnellJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020

U.S. troops withdrawing in Iraq raises concerns about whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by ISIS.

Assyrian diaspora blooms in virtual art exhibit

A conversation with rising indie singer-songwriter Yasmeen

From child’s play to the big screen

‘Diaspora in Bloom’ shines light on contemporary Assyrian…

Atour Sargon, longtime Lincolnwood resident, runs on ticket of transparency,…

After decades of underrepresentation, Assyrians find their place in the…

Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food…

Biden campaign launches Chaldean, Assyrian advisory council in grasp for…

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Homeland Coalition seeks to boost Assyrian collaboration by removing governing body, voting process

In Artsakh, Assyrians of Armenia rise to country’s defense

Housing project brings new homes to Barwar

Tel Keppe district solar project tackles Iraq’s escalating energy concerns

KRG officials urged to launch Simele Massacre site investigation

Assyrian academics rally around investigation into Simele Massacre sites

Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele Massacre

Lebanon’s Assyrians confront severe economic crisis

Amid impossible conditions, Assyrian orgs fill front lines to help IDPs and refugees

U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return

Atour Sargon, longtime Lincolnwood resident, runs on ticket of transparency, diversity

After decades of underrepresentation, Assyrians find their place in the polls

Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food Festival of...

Biden campaign launches Chaldean, Assyrian advisory council in grasp for voters

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Candlelight march highlights Assyrian Martyr’s Day in Skokie