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Where Do I Belong in 'My Small Land?'
I am a long-time admirer of Japanese cinema and so I was surprised to learn that a substantial Kurdish community lives in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, and that it has been the main subject of
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Hussein Smko
“It was a tough time. I was harassed daily,” Hussein Smko said, recalling his childhood as he pensively strummed on his guitar in his Brooklyn apartment. “The streets of Tairawa [a neighborhood in E
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909 Years of Komsay Celebration
A rock is a natural body, a hardened non-metallic mass made up of one or more minerals and found in many places. Throughout history, people have used stones for various uses, with some holding great
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Halabja: A Chronicle of Endurance and Heritage
Halabja, one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in the Kurdistan Region, boasts a rich history spanning approximately 500 years. The city’s origins trace back to settlers from remote villages
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Inside Sulaymaniyah’s Amna Suraka Museum
In the heart of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region stands the remarkable Amna Suraka museum, also known as the Red Prison. This museum is a somber testament to how Saddam Hussein’s secret police p
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A U.S. Professor’s Family Adventure in Kurdistan
Dr. David Romano, the Thomas G. Strong Chair in Middle East Politics at Missouri State University in the United States, spent five months – from January to May 2024 – of his sabbatical with his wife
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House of Mercy: A Vision of Peace
Archbishop Yousif Thomas Mirkis holds an unwavering commitment to alleviating human suffering, empowering people to confront challenges, and transforming adversity into opportunities for pioneering
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Sumac
The word “sumac” comes from the medieval English term sumach, which originates from the Arabic summaq (سماق), in turn derived from the Syriac summaqa, meaning “red,” in the 13th century. The Greek t
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Amedspor: A Journey Through Triumph and Struggle
Anyone familiar with football knows that it is far more than just a sport. As author Simon Kuper unpacks in his award-winning book Soccer Against the Enemy, football affects politics, economics, and
