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A Novel Inspired by the Yezidi Genocide
Author Suzan Khairi, a Yezidi from Sinjar, was deeply affected by the genocide against the Yezidis perpetrated by ISIS in August 2014, during which thousands of Yezidis were killed, kidnapped, and d
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Flying Kurdistan Flag on Everest
On a sweltering August day in Kadikoy, a district of Istanbul, my university friend Abdulhalik introduced me to a remarkable individual. At first glance, I assumed he was a journalist or documentary
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A Wedding Tale of Hope and Challenge
No one willingly leaves their home and city to seek refuge elsewhere – unless they are forced to do so by circumstances outside of their control. This was the situation for Basil Shawqi Al-Hasaniyeh
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Navigating Cultures and Cinema
Kurdish-Austrian director Kurdwin Ayub recently won the Special Jury Prize for her film Moon at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, held from August 7-17. Her films frequently address the fight against
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Alone in the Citadel: A Sacred Legacy to Protect
For over six millennia, the Erbil Citadel has been a symbol of human civilization and endurance. Today, however, it stands nearly deserted, with only one family continuing to inhabit this ancient fo
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Investigating Abortion in '91 Days'
Abortion is one of the most contentious topics of the day, intersecting with profound medical, legal, and personal dimensions. It is not merely a medical procedure, but a deeply personal decision th
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Zakho Hospital: Setting an Example
Prior to 2003, the healthcare system in Iraq was plagued by war, and it has struggled to recover in the subsequent political instability following the liberation process. The system is facing moment
