Former President Donald Trump's recent mispronunciation of 'Asur-Asians' at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, brought attention to the Assyrian community's presence and influence in key swing states like Michigan and Arizona.
Donald Trump's mispronunciation of 'Assyrians' at a rally inadvertently spotlighted the Assyrian community in America. Despite their small numbers, Assyrians are influential in swing states like Michigan and Arizona. This attention has highlighted their rich history and current struggles while influencing political campaigns.
PHOENIX (AP) -- It was Donald Trump's mispronunciation that first caught attention. "Also, we have many Asur-Asians in our room," Trump said at a weekend rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona. "We have some incredible people in our room." Asur-Asians? It turns out the former president was trying to shout out a small group of Assyrians supporting his campaign.
The 400-year-old Assyrian bazaar in Mardin, located in Türkiye's southeastern region known for its rich cultural heritage, has reopened following a comprehensive restoration as part of the "Street Health Project." The restoration of the historic market in the Dargeçit district was carried out with the support and coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
"We are responsible in the search for peace, for dialogue: the international community, the countries of the Middle East are all involved. However, if we ourselves do not know how to personally put an end to this spiral, it will be others who must help us find the way to achieve it." This is the warning issued by the Baghdad Patriarch of the Chaldeans, Card.
AMMAN -- In the heart of Mosul, a city scarred by war, a remarkable initiative is working to reclaim the heritage and cultural identity lost during years of devastation. As Iraq embarks on a broader recovery from conflict, preserving cultural heritage becomes essential to reconnect people to their roots and restore pride in their identity.