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HBA calls on Iraq to officially recognize 1933 Simele Massacre and establish National Day of Remembrance

ARBA’ILO, Iraq — The Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union (Huyodo d’Beth Nahrain Athroyo, HBA) called on the Iraqi government and Parliament to formally recognize the 1933 Simele Massacre and incorporate it into the country's collective national memory. The appeal came in a statement issued to mark the 93rd anniversary of the massacre, observed on 7 August, which is designated as Assyrian Martyrs' Day.

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An Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Zebari on the Simele Massacre: Symbol of Our Collective Memory and Resistance

Originally prepared in Turkish by Tibelya Nahrin for Gazete Sabro  The Suraye (Arameans–Assyrians–Chaldeans) are among the oldest settled peoples of Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) and among the first to embrace Christianity. In the decades before the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, they fell victim to the Sayfo Genocide, which was planned by the Ottoman Turks and carried out in collaboration with allied Kurdish tribes.

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آب (اغسطس) 7 البث العربي 2026

في محضر الرب يسوع المسيح، تتوقف الروح عن التظاهر… وتبدأ بالشفاء فتعال الى محضره بالايمان .للمراسلة او طلبة صلاة او اسئلة على العنوان https://radiocwr.com/

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Suraye political parties protest in Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) over land rights, allege authorities blocked demonstrators

TEL KEPPE, Iraq — Hundreds of members and supporters of three Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) political parties gathered in the Nineveh Plains town of Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) on Wednesday to protest what they described as ongoing demographic change, land seizures, and violations of property rights, while accusing local authorities of obstructing the peaceful demonstration. The protest, organized by the Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union (Huyodo d'Beth Nahrain Athroyo, HBA), Assyrian Democratic Movement (ZOWAA), and Assyrian Patriotic Party (Atranaya), took place in front of the Tel Keppe District Administration building after the parties had formally notified authorities in accordance with Iraqi law.

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3 آب (اغسطس) 5 البث العربي 2026

حتى إن تعثّرت خطواتك… نعمة الله ما زالت تعرف الطريق إليك .للمراسلة او طلبة صلاة او اسئلة على العنوان https://radiocwr.com/

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How Will the Dispersion of the Syriac People be Overcome?

By The SyriacPress Editorial Team Peoples who possess a strong collective will and preserve their social cohesion have built enduring civilizations by uniting around shared values. Living together requires a foundation of mutual trust, both in thought and in spirit. The more individuals identify with and feel accepted within their society, the greater their sense of peace and security. In turn, they work to strengthen, develop, and preserve the common values that bind their communities together.

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European Syriac Union backs Tel Keppe protest against land seizures and demographic change

BRUSSELS — The European Syriac Union (ESU) has expressed its full support for the peaceful protest scheduled for 5 August in front of the Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) District Administration Office, organized by a coalition of three Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) political parties. In a video message published on social media, ESU spokesperson Jacob Mirza called on all Suraye to stand in solidarity with the joint protest movement, emphasizing that, "today, raising a common voice is the most important need" in defending the people's homeland, identity, and historic presence.

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Beth Zalin at 100: City born from ashes marks century of resilience, diversity, and coexistence

BETH ZALIN, Syria — On 20 August 2026, the city of Beth Zalin (Qamishli), Syria, will enter its second century, marking 100 years since its official founding. The milestone is closely tied to the sweeping transformations that reshaped Syria's Gozarto (Jazira) region and to the rise of a city that has become one of the foremost cultural and urban centers in northeastern Syria.

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Imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan says proposed Framework Law could open path to a ‘Democratic Republic’

ANKARA — A delegation from Turkey's Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (Halkların Eşitlik ve Demokrasi Partisi, DEM Party) issued a statement following a three-hour meeting with imprisoned Kurdistan Workers' Party (Partiya Karkerên Kurdistanê, PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan. The statement said that, "the law to be enacted by the political authorities will serve as the key that opens the way for this process.

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3 آب (اغسطس) 3 البث العربي 2026

ليس كل ما يُقال حقيقة… لكن كلمة الله وحدها تكشف ما لا تراه العيون .للمراسلة او طلبة صلاة او اسئلة على العنوان https://radiocwr.com/

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On 12th Anniversary of Shigur (Sinjar / Shengal) Genocide, Yezidi and Syriac organizations renew calls for justice, return of displaced

BRUSSELS / BAGHDAD — Twelve years after the Islamic State (ISIS) swept across northern Iraq, leaving thousands dead, enslaved, and displaced, Yezidi and Suraye Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) organizations are warning that many of the grievances born from the atrocities of August 2014 remain unresolved. In separate statements marking the anniversary of the genocide in Shigur (Sinjar / Shengal) and the subsequent ISIS assault on Nineveh Plains, the Beth Nahrain Organization for Women (BNOW) and the European Syriac Union (ESU) called for justice, accountability and renewed international engagement to protect Iraq's indigenous communities.