Virtual Exhibition Shines a Light on Contemporary Assyrian Art

By Sahar Esfandiari

"Diaspora in Bloom: Transcending Borders Through Assyrian Art" is a virtual exhibition dedicated to celebrating contemporary art by the global Assyrian diaspora. Co-curated by Nardin Sarkis and Akadina Yadegar, the inspiration for the show stemmed from the pair's frustration over the lack of representation of modern Assyrian art in public gallery spaces in the US.

Time to Show More Solidarity With Assyrians and Other Christians

By Uzay Bulut

"Creativity takes courage," the well-known artist Henri Matisse said. This statement is true particularly in regimes where there is little freedom of expression and many taboos concerning nationality, religion, history, politics, and other issues. Courage is rarely found in oppressive regimes such as Turkey.

Turkey Implicated in More Than 800 Syria Ceasefire Violations

By Amy Austin Holmes

One year ago, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to end the Turkish "Peace Spring" intervention in Syria. The decision came after U.S. President Donald J. Trump ordered the U.S. Department of Treasury to impose sanctions on key Turkish government officials and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence negotiated a Ceasefire Agreement, which was meant to end the hostilities.

Assyrian Artist Exhibits Paintings in Detroit

By Robert W. DeKelaita

Artists often travel to beautiful landscapes to paint them. Dankha Zomaya travels back in time to reflect on his past and the heritage of his people. He seeks to recreate, in shapes and colors his mind conjures up, the marvels of the wonderous history of his people. Three of his latest paintings are displayed at the Chaldean Community Foundation.

Italian-Kurdish Team Wins World Archaeology Award for Rare Assyrian Carving Find

By Shahla Omar

The discovery of ancient Assyrian rock carvings at a site in Duhok province by an Italian-Kurdish team has won two international awards, an archaeological association announced on Tuesday. Ten Assyrian reliefs dating back some 2,800 years were found at the Faida archaeological site in autumn 2019, by the Kurdish-Italian Faida Archaeological Project (KIFAP).

Syriac Catholic Patriarch Offers Free Tuition, Rent Assistance After Beirut Blast

On August 4, a fire in the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon spread to a warehouse containing some 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate. The substance, which had been stored without the proper safety precautions, ignited in a massive explosion, sending a powerful shockwave through the city which blew out windows, knocked down buildings and killed at least 190 people while injuring an estimated 6,000...

Chicago Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians Take to the Streets for Armenia

By Araxie Cass

It is often said that Armenians always come together in hard times. In this current state of crisis, we are once again showing that this is true. When our brothers and sisters in Armenia woke up to a war on September 27, the diaspora was with them. So many of us have friends and family in Armenia and Artsakh, and we know the grave danger that our homeland was in.

Who Rules the Nineveh Plains of North Iraq?

The exceptional security incident was seen by the observers as a preliminary "Iranian" message to several parties, through the implementing and loyal to it, as it is firstly a message to the Kurdistan region of Iraq, as well as to the international coalition to fight terrorism led by United StateAnd to some extent, the Iranian Kurdish parties opposed to the regime in Tehran.

Assyrian Manuscripts Recovered From Suspected Islamic State Fighter in Mosul

By Joe Snell

Iraqi security forces have recovered dozens of hidden Syriac manuscripts that were stolen from Assyrian churches in Mosul during the city's occupation by the Islamic State (IS). The historical writings were found after a suspected IS fighter led to their location and were in his possession, according to a statement by Mosul police chief Laith Al Hamdani.

Assyrian Priest Suspected of 'Terrorism' to Go on Trial in Turkey

Mardin, Turkey -- The trial of an Assyrian priest, Fr Sefer (Aho) Bileçen, has been postponed to next 3 November. The clergyman stands accused of "terrorism". Fr Sefer (Aho) Bileçen has always defended himself by saying that he only gave food to people who came to visit him. He works at the Mor Yakup (Saint James) Monastery.

Syriac Patriarch Calls for Sanctions on Syria to End

By James Roberts, Madoc Cairns

Ignatius Aphrem II, head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, has called on the UK Government to lift economic sanctions against Syria which he claimed were "prolonging the suffering of innocent civilians". He made the comments during an online humanitarian conference with British parliamentarians, diplomats and international religious leaders, saying:"It is now undisputed that the imposition of these...

Reanimating Cultural Confidence

By Philip Mella

Cultural confidence and its close ally, morality, define the character and, ultimately, the longevity of nations, whose average historical life is 245 years, which, ironically, is almost exactly America's age [1]. A 2017 Gallup poll that found 81 percent of Americans believe that our state of moral values is fair or poor.

News

Virtual Exhibition Shines a Light on Contemporary Assyrian Art
Time to Show More Solidarity With Assyrians and Other Christians
Turkey Implicated in More Than 800 Syria Ceasefire Violations
Assyrian Artist Exhibits Paintings in Detroit
Italian-Kurdish Team Wins World Archaeology Award for Rare Assyrian Carving Find
Syriac Catholic Patriarch Offers Free Tuition, Rent Assistance After Beirut Blast
Chicago Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians Take to the Streets for Armenia
Who Rules the Nineveh Plains of North Iraq?
Assyrian Manuscripts Recovered From Suspected Islamic State Fighter in Mosul
Assyrian Priest Suspected of 'Terrorism' to Go on Trial in Turkey

Reports

•  The Future of Security in Iraq's Nineveh Plain
•  The Destruction of Assyrian Cultural Heritage in Syria
•  Turkish Human Rights Commission Report on Assyrian Nun, Villages
•  Assyrian Genocide in Modern History
•  Recognition of the Simele Massacre of 1933
•  The Systematic Repression of Assyrians
•  Iraq’s Stolen Election: How Assyrian Representation Became Assyrian Repression
•  Brutality Against Christian Clerics in Syria
•  Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2015–17
•  Erasing Assyrians: Kurdish Abuses of Human Rights
•  Assyrians and Yazidis in Northern Iraq 2017
•  Understanding Recent Movements of Christians from Syria and Iraq
•  The Hopes And Fears Of Religious Minorities In Northern Iraq
•  Assyrians Under Kurdish Rule: The Situation in Northeastern Syria

Articles

•  The Assyrian Genocide As A Part Of The Christian Genocide In The Ottoman Empire
•  Demographic and Climatic Factors in the Decline of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
•  The U.S. Legal Regime Governing Iraqi Refugee Resettlement
•  Theater, Language and Inter-Ethnic Exchange: Assyrian Performance Before WWI
•  Assyrians In Iraq
•  Description and Significance of the Nestorian Stele in China
•  The Cross and the Lotus

All Things Assyrian

Reanimating Cultural Confidence
Mongolia to Restore Assyrian-based Traditional Alphabet
The Mysterious Giant Mounds of Jerusalem
Don't Call Me 'POC'!
The Ultimate Weapon of Ancient Times
New Website on Assyrian Heritage in Turkey
Son of Assyrians
British Museum Offers Fictional Travel Guides to Ancient Cities
The Assyrian Church in India
The 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Panels
Brief History of Assyrians Assyrians in History Assyrians: Frequently Asked Questions The Assyrian Genocide Attacks on Assyrians in Syria Timeline of ISIS in Iraq Incipient Genocide: The Ethnic Cleansing of the Assyrians of Iraq Assyrian Holocausts

Assyrian Artist Exhibits Paintings in Detroit

By Robert W. DeKelaita

Artists often travel to beautiful landscapes to paint them. Dankha Zomaya travels back in time to reflect on his past and the heritage of his people. He seeks to recreate, in shapes and colors his mind conjures up, the marvels of the wonderous history of his people. Three of his latest paintings are displayed at the Chaldean Community Foundation.

Storyteller: Stories of My Assyrian Ancestors

By Warda Zia Warda

(AINA) -- Reflecting back to the 1950's much has changed in the last several decades. Today, we are able to freely share information, have numerous sources of entertainment and the human connection is all the ever closer. Growing up in the Northern Village of Lower Chaqala in Ashur Land ( Iraq ) -- province of Barwari Bala, books were rare, televisions and radio were a luxury.

AINA News

Assyrian Artist Exhibits Paintings in Detroit
Storyteller: Stories of My Assyrian Ancestors
Remembering the 1933 Massacre of Assyrians in Iraq
Greek, Assyrian, Armenian Genocide Memorial Erected in Berlin
100 Years of Assyrian Genocides
Missing Elderly Assyrian Woman Found Dead in Turkey
Assyrian Genocide Resolution Read in Arizona Assembly
Iranian General Soleimani Did Not Help Free Assyrian Hostages Held By ISIS
Assyrian Organization Does Not Endorse Statement of Support for Iran
Kurdish Authorities Allow Anti-Christian Shoes to Be Sold in North Iraq
Assyrian Patriarchs Address Christian Persecution Conference in Hungary
Turkish Human Rights Commission Issues Report on Assyrian Nun, Villages
Assyrians in History
Assyrian Genocide Monument Unveiled in Germany
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide

Conference Expropriates Assyrian Christian History, Denies Assyrian Identity

(AINA) -- On May 4-5 the Salahaddin University in Erbil, Iraq and the French Institute of the Near East (IFPO) organized a workshop titled Christianity in Iraq at the turn of Islam. Its aim was to discuss important institutional changes for Christians in areas of the collapsed Persian Empire and retreated Byzantine Empire which were conquered by Muslims.

Editorials

US Attorneys May Have Violated Constitutional Rights, Immigration Law in Prosecuting Assyrian Lawyer
Conference Expropriates Assyrian Christian History, Denies Assyrian Identity
The Unethical Prosecution of an Assyrian Attorney
German Recognition of Armenian, Assyrian Genocide: History and Politics
Senator McCain Sends Letter on Assyrians to Kurdish President
Turkey Attempted to Stop Broadcast of Assyrian Genocide Documentary
Australia's Assyrians in Focus
US Government Must Designate ISIS Attacks As Genocide for All Groups
Assyrians Should Leave the Middle East
Reflections on the Assyrian Genocide and the Next 100 Years

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.

Turkey's Violation of Human Rights Must Be Challenged

By Sabri Atman

(AINA) -- When speaking about the Ottoman Empire and Turkey today, it is not their contribution to civilization that comes to mind. Instead it is human rights violations, confiscation of land and property, genocide and genocide denials that are most frequently discussed in the public discourse. Today's Turkey is still far from being ruled by democratic principles.

Opinion Editorials

Turkey's National Pride is Based on Genocide Denial
Turkey's Violation of Human Rights Must Be Challenged
EU Conference on Nineveh Plains Favors Kurds, Marginalizes Assyrians
Trump's Immigration Order and Christianity
The Winds of Change Are Blowing in Europe
Erdoğan's Gambit for Mosul
The Genocide of Assyrians and Yazidis and the Next American President
Is Obama Fast-tracking Mosul Offensive to Save His Legacy?
Why France? It's in the Math
Terrorist Strikes and the Blame Game

Reanimating Cultural Confidence

By Philip Mella

Cultural confidence and its close ally, morality, define the character and, ultimately, the longevity of nations, whose average historical life is 245 years, which, ironically, is almost exactly America's age [1]. A 2017 Gallup poll that found 81 percent of Americans believe that our state of moral values is fair or poor.

Mongolia to Restore Assyrian-based Traditional Alphabet

The Mongolian government on March 18 announced plans to restore the use of its traditional alphabet by 2025, replacing the Cyrillic script adopted in the 1940s under the Soviets in a move away from Russian influence. The Times of Australia reports that the Mongolian government will take transitional measures to prepare for the full restoration of the traditional alphabet.

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