Diyaruna

2023-02-24

SDF earthquake assistance proves vital amid aid delays in Syria

While the Syrian government put up roadblocks to aid delivery, the SDF filled in the void in areas of northern Syria and beyond.

Arab, Gulf aid flows to Syrians after devastating earthquake

Society

2023-02-14

Arab, Gulf aid flows to Syrians after devastating earthquake

Humanitarian aid, medical supplies, food and logistical assistance have been streaming in from across the region to support the Syrian people.

Deprivation and despair in Damascus, world's 'least livable city'

Society

2022-07-25

Deprivation and despair in Damascus, world's 'least livable city'

Living conditions in the Syrian capital are dire, with basic services lacking and many residents unable to meet their fundamental needs. Allies of the regime, Russia and Iran, aren't helping.

Sports and cultural initiatives help Iraqi communities find peace, integration

Society

2022-05-04

Sports and cultural initiatives help Iraqi communities find peace, integration

Since the expulsion of ISIS from Iraq in 2017, sports and cultural initiatives supported by USAID have helped bring together communities that were torn apart by terrorism.

Mosul residents show resilience in quest for post-ISIS normality

Society

2022-02-11

Mosul residents show resilience in quest for post-ISIS normality

Residents of the Ninawa province city have been picking up the threads of their lives and overcoming the myriad challenges they face.

Baghdad sees cultural revival, despite lingering shadows

Society

2021-12-20

Baghdad sees cultural revival, despite lingering shadows

As the country begins to find its footing after ISIS and confronts new challenges, Iraqis are looking to art to alleviate the stress of their daily lives.

Palmyra a 'ghost town' under Syrian regime, militia control

Society

2021-11-19

Palmyra a 'ghost town' under Syrian regime, militia control

Displaced by ISIS, most Palmyra residents have been replaced by elements of Syrian regime-affiliated Iranian and Russian militias.

Neglect, rampant corruption afflict regime-controlled Syria

Society

2021-11-15

Neglect, rampant corruption afflict regime-controlled Syria

The regime's neglect and systemic corruption have stalled the progress of reconstruction in former opposition areas. Some say the delay is deliberate.

Iraq recovers artefacts, restores archaeological sites with US help

Society

2021-08-10

Iraq recovers artefacts, restores archaeological sites with US help

Iraq has recovered more than 17,000 looted and smuggled antiquities that make up an essential part of its history and cultural heritage.

Iran-aligned militias seize Iraqi land by using 'military zones' designation

Society

2021-05-17

Iran-aligned militias seize Iraqi land by using 'military zones' designation

The designation has given the militias a pretext for preventing displaced residents from returning to their homes, and justification for moving militia members in to effect demographic change.