Assyria
Kurdish militants close down Assyrian schools by force in Syria's northeast
The Kurdish group in control of northeast Syria's Gozarto Region has once again closed down Assyrian schools by force in an attempt to impose its own curriculum.
The Assyria Post
Diaspora
Activists meet to establish a parliament in exile
Activists behind the initiative to establish what they call an Assyrian parliament believe they have taken a historic step. Critics, however, argue it is merely an old, failed formula in new clothing.
Assyria
Returning diaspora families build entire neighborhood in ancestral village
Eleven Assyrian diaspora families with roots from the village of Ainwardo in the Turabdin Region have returned after 45 years abroad. Their comeback, however, has not been welcomed by all.
Assyria
Assyrian leader warns of land grabs by armed groups in Nineveh Plain Region
The leader of the ADM has spoken out against attempts to change the demographics of the Nineveh Plain Region.
Assyria
Kurdish group calls for destruction of Assyrian churches in leaked Telegram chat
Calls to blow up churches has alarmed Assyrians as anti-Assyrian hate speech continues to rise in the KRG.
Assyria
Assyrian film wins “Best Cinematography” at Baghdad International Film Festival
Filmmaker Frank Gilbert wins best cinematography for his latest film "Son of Assyria" at Baghdad film festival.
Assyria
KRG exploits visit of Assyrians in PR blitz amid land grabs, discrimination accusations
Assyrian-American activist Sam Darmo insists his visit to Northern Iraq will bring tangible benefits to the Assyrian people. Yet critics argue that the true beneficiaries are not the oppressed, but their oppressors.
History
Youtube documentary on Assyrian genocide gains more than five million views
A mini documentary about the Assyrian genocide by the Youtube channel A Day in History has gained more than 5 million views
Assyria
Largest Known Assyrian Winged Bull and royal clay tablets uncovered in ancient Nineveh
Archeologists have announced new discoveries from ancient Assyria.
Diaspora
Residence of Agha Petros in France burns to the ground
A fire has consumed the abandoned chateau of Agha Petros in southern France.
Diaspora
Lena Chamamyan: The Assyrian–Armenian singer-songwriter blending East and West
Born to an Armenian father and an Assyrian mother, the famous singer grew up with a split identity.
Diaspora
Manifestation planned in Paris following horrific murder of Assyrian man
The murder of the 45-year-old Assyrian has shocked Christians in France, with a group now organizing a demonstration in Paris against what they call Christianophobia.