Diyaruna

2018-12-03

IRGC pushes Iranian religious doctrine in Syria

IRGC-affiliated militias in Syria have been promoting the doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqih, which calls for allegiance to Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iraqi Civil Defence rescues families trapped in Mosul flooding

Society

2018-12-03

Iraqi Civil Defence rescues families trapped in Mosul flooding

A state of emergency was declared in Ninawa Sunday after heavy rainfall battered the province.

Post-ISIS, Ninawa repairs its places of worship

Society

2018-11-20

Post-ISIS, Ninawa repairs its places of worship

The restoration of churches and other houses of worship will encourage Christians and other minority groups to return, local officials say.

Syria begins demolitions in Damascus suburb

Society

2018-11-15

Syria begins demolitions in Damascus suburb

Wide-scale demolitions are under way in the Damascus suburb of al-Qaboun, which activists say will pave the way for demographic change.

Iraqi border officials work to block drug smugglers

Society

2018-11-12

Iraqi border officials work to block drug smugglers

Cross-border co-operation is essential if Iraq is to effectively prevent the smuggling of illegal drugs from Iran into Iraq, officials told Diyaruna.

Hotel poses challenge for tribal tradition in Iraq

Society

2018-11-09

Hotel poses challenge for tribal tradition in Iraq

The 80-bed hotel, built by a young Iraqi businessman, has caused a stir in Anbar where locals traditionally welcome outsiders into their homes, yet shows economic growth in the post-ISIS era.

Anbar government resumes work to rehabilitate service, industrial projects

Society

2018-11-08

Anbar government resumes work to rehabilitate service, industrial projects

The local government has resumed work on projects that were stalled after ISIS controlled parts of the province, including roads, bridges, power plants and schools.

Kobani celebrates International Day honouring resistance against ISIS

Society

2018-11-02

Kobani celebrates International Day honouring resistance against ISIS

The November 1st event featured musical ensembles singing traditional and revolutionary songs, and a photo exhibit documenting the military operations against ISIS.