Society 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. Society 2020-06-16 In post-ISIS Mosul, volunteers play active role in reconstruction Since its liberation from ISIS in July 2017, Mosul now boasts more than 270 volunteer teams whose efforts complement government work. Society 2020-06-05 Iraqi activists pivot to support poor families With protests stalled by measures to curb coronavirus, some activists have shifted their focus to organising relief campaigns to aid families. Society 2020-06-02 Arsonists set crop fires in al-Raqa, Deir Ezzor Firefighting brigades from the Autonomous Administration have been working to extinguish crop fires in parts of eastern Syria. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Next