U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return
U.S. troops withdrawing in Iraq raises concerns about whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by ISIS.
Iraqi Constitution fails to provide security for Assyrians, Yazidis, study finds
A report released in January by the Assyrian Policy Institute found that the Iraqi Constitution lacks protection measures for Assyrians and Yazidis.
Returning to Atra after 28 years
LONDON -- Shamiran Khoshaba returned to Atra this summer after leaving the country in 1991 at eight years old. Like many Assyrians, Khoshaba thought she
Ankawa partnership grows greener Iraq
A local project between the Etuti Institute, an organization that promotes young Assyrian leaders, and No Friends But the Mountains planted over 100 trees across
Assyrians press Congress on genocide resolution
Assyrian Americans from across the country pressured members of Congress Thursday to support a House resolution that would recognize the Assyrian genocide.
U.S. sees only “modest success” in return of refugees to northern Iraq, USAID official says
Despite a significant increase in dollars and manpower, the U.S. has had only “modest success” in encouraging the return of refugees to Iraq’s Nineveh Plain
Assyrians join global Christian leaders on Capitol Hill to advocate for religious freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In front of nearly one hundred of the world’s leading religious freedom advocates — including ambassadors and task force representatives from Armenia,
Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food Festival of Chicago
CHICAGO - By the early afternoon of the first day of the Assyrian Food Festival of Chicago, the Morton Grove Park District was already swelling
Candlelight march highlights Assyrian Martyr’s Day in Skokie
CHICAGO - Hundreds of candles descended down Niles Center Road in Skokie on Aug. 7 as part of Assyrian Martyr's Day. The annual commemoration, held
Chicago dinner gala raises funds, ignites responsibility to homeland
CHICAGO - Members of the Assyrian Aid Society of America (AAS-A) and guests gathered at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago on May