Baghdad policewomen's roles expand as they rise in ranks
As more women join Iraqi police forces and become more visible on the streets of Baghdad, they believe the public — and their colleagues — will become more accepting.
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Syria's last shadow puppeteer hopes to save his art
Traditional shadow theatre was historically a staple of Damascus cafe life, as story tellers in Syria used dyed animal-skin puppets to entertain their audience with tall tales, satire, songs and verse.
In Iraq, Ancient Board Game Is Making A Comeback
In Iraq, the Royal Game of Ur, which originates nearly 5,000 years ago and mysteriously died out, is making a come back. The game was rediscovered in 1922 in southern Iraq and it took experts more than 5 decades to understand it.
To reclaim Baghdad, Iraqi artists grapple with its ghosts
Two-day walking tour of Iraq's capital, Baghdad is an effort by young artists to address social dilemmas and reclaim the city's identity. The artists practise at the Abu Nuwas Theatre that was destroyed in 2003.
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Iraqis celebrate anniversary of victory over ISIS
One year ago, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) announced the country's victory over the terrorist group ISIS. On Saturday and Monday nights, Iraqis took to the streets to celebrate this occasion.
Reading festival in Mosul sends message that Iraqis reject ISIS extremism
More than 10,000 books have been collected by festival organizers and distributed to primary and secondary schools in the city of Mosul. The reading festival seeks to show that Iraqis stand against ISIS' extremism and backwards ideology.
Mosul filmmaker uses cinema to document ISIS crimes in the city
Following the conflict that took place in Mosul in northern Iraq, one filmmaker is trying to simultaneously shed light on the scale of destruction as well as reinvigorate the city's cinematic scene.
Iraqi play portrays the suffering of Yazidis under ISIS
A new Iraqi play portrays how Yazidi women suffered under ISIS' rule. "You have lived through this atmosphere and know what happened in your country and what happened to the daughters of your country," says one of the actors participating in the play.