Syria postpones elections in minority strongholds, citing lack of state control

The electoral process in Suwayda, Hasakah, and Raqqa, the former two which fall under the administration of Kurdish-led Democratic Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria (DAANES) and the latter which contains a Druze majority, will be postponed.

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Multiculturalism not a challenge, but strength to build democratic Kurdistan: PM Barzani

“Our vision for Kurdistan is clear; a future for all faiths and nationalities that can live freely, contribute fully, and find hope in a shared future,” said PM Barzani

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Erbil holds major inter-religious prayer to promote coexistence

The first-of-its-kind gathering was attended by dozens of religious leaders from different communities and hundreds of notable officials and diplomats. The event aimed at promoting and highlighting co-existence and unity among the Kurdistan Region’s different religious components.

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Kurdistan Region Presidency condemns Duhok attack on Christians

The Kurdistan Region’s Security Council said that the suspect is a Syrian national with extremist beliefs.

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Two wounded in Duhok stabbing attack targeting Christians

The attack left two Akitu celebrants wounded, with one reportedly in critical condition

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Unidentified gunmen kill 10 in central Syria: Monitor

It comes amid an escalation in attacks targeting Alawites in Syria in “acts of retaliation” for their affiliation to the Assad family

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Iraqi Christians face identity, exodus crisis amid decades of violence

Iraqi Christians, among the nation’s oldest religious communities, have faced decades of violence, displacement, and marginalization, reducing their population from 1.5 million before 2003 to approximately 250,000 today. Challenges include the aftermath of terrorist attacks, such as the 2010 church siege in Baghdad, property disputes, and lack of rebuilding efforts in war-torn areas like Mosul and the Nineveh Plains.

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Kurdistan Region to hold elections in October

The Kurdistan Region’s presidency has set October 20 to hold parliamentary elections, a move welcomed by Iraq and the EU.

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