For Iraqis that have grown up during the many attempts to destroy Iraq, they either died at home, or perished on the open seas. Either way, their stories tell a tale of a nation in pieces. Read more…
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Fleeing Iraq
Najwa fled Mosul after ISIS murdered her husband in front of their three children. Now the single mother is trying to reach Germany to get urgent medical care for two of her children with disabilities. Read more…
Baghdad Parkour
From the streets of Baghdad, take a look at this growing acrobatic culture in a city that refuses to die. Read more…
To Mosul With Love
The following anthology brings together voices from around the world in solidarity with the citizens of Mosul against all forms of violence. Read more…
Meet Iraq’s Super Athletes
In Iraq, people with disabilities bear the brunt of a collapsing infrastructure. Despite that, they excel and persevere. Some of them become world champion athletes. Read more…
Rio de Baghdad
Iraq and Brazil, two countries obsessed with football, will meet at this year’s Olympic games in more than way. Read more…
An Instagram Guide to Iraq
Experience Iraq through the eyes of these Instagram photographers beautifully displaying unique glimpses into everyday life in the country. Take a look at some of the best Instagram accounts from Iraq. Read more…
A veil between worlds: personal reflections of Halabja
Almost thirty years have passed since the chemical weapons attack on Halabja in Iraqi Kurdistan. Read how this writer has carried that tragedy with her every day since then. Read more…
Baghdad Graffiti
From the animation studio to the streets of Baghdad, life in Iraq is on display through the work of this prolific artist. Read more…
Sinan Antoon and the Gulf War: 25 Years Later
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Gulf War, we speak to renowned Iraqi novelist Sinan Antoon about his reflections and memories from the Gulf War. Read more…
So Many Pieces
Explore beautifully crafted memories that span a family’s history from Iraq to Los Angeles. Read more…
Doctors in Iraq: Vilified, Hunted and Killed
Violence against doctors in Iraq is one of many symptoms of a decaying healthcare system, after decades of sanctions and war. Read more…