The legacy of the Treaty of Lausanne weighs heavier than ever, a century after it was signed. The Kurds have never truly overcome the blow they received at that time.
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Judit Neurink
Foreign countries recognize Yezidi genocide while Iraq remains in denial
Nine years after ISIS began its genocide against the Yezidis, the Iraqi government has not yet recognized their suffering. Apologies, reparations, protection – all are still mostly pending.
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Iraq’s President puts Militia Leader before Cardinal
Iraqi Christians feel less secure than ever in Iraq. The president withdrew the official recognition of their patriarch, Cardinal Louis Sako, in favor of a Christian militia leader.
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The Dutch send troops to Iraq to counter unpredictable militias
The Dutch are sending troops to Iraq – to protect other troops there. Against ISIS? That too. But primarily because of the unpredictability of Iraqi militias that are under the influence of Iran.
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What did an ex-member of a pro-Iranian militia ignite by burning a Quran?
An Iraqi Christian who was once a member of a pro-Iranian militia against the terrorist group ISIS, burns a Quran in Sweden. Who is this man, and why did he trigger such violent protests?
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Kurds need help to prosecute foreign ISIS perpetrators
The thousands of ISIS perpetrators in Syrian Kurdistan need to be prosecuted. Countries that refuse to take back their own citizens should assist the Kurds in doing so as fairly as possible.
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