Society 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2021-11-19 Palmyra a 'ghost town' under Syrian regime, militia control Displaced by ISIS, most Palmyra residents have been replaced by elements of Syrian regime-affiliated Iranian and Russian militias. 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. 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. 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. Society 2021-03-15 In Photos: Syrian heritage suffered 'cultural apocalypse' A decade of war has not only destroyed Syria's present and poisoned its future, it has damaged beyond repair some of its fabled past. Society 2020-12-07 Mosul's Christians encouraged to return home Volunteers have been repairing churches and restoring houses as part of an effort to facilitate the return of the city's Christian population. Society 2020-09-24 Iran uses schools to further its influence in Deir Ezzor By rehabilitating schools and taking control of their operation and curriculum, the Iranian Cultural Centre is making inroads in the province. Society 2020-08-11 430 displaced families return to Iraq's Diyala province More than 80% of the province's displaced population has returned home amid increasing efforts to resolve the issue of IDPs, the Ministry of Migration and Displacement said. Society 2020-06-22 Displaced families return to Ninawa, Anbar provinces The government has been supporting families who seek to voluntarily return to their original areas while also providing services to IDPs living in camps. Society 2020-06-19 Pro-Iran social media trolls harass Iraqis online As Iran-backed militias in Iraq harass protestors on the ground, a parallel campaign has emerged online to undermine them, activists say. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Next
