Symposium on Genocide, Justice, and Reconciliation
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the symposium “Genocide, Justice, and Reconciliation—From Seyfo to the Present” will be held at Hallunda Folkets Hus in Stockholm. The event is a joint initiative...
A tribute to my mother
With this text, I want to remember and honor my mother on the anniversary of her passing. “Sleep well, my son,” she said with a broad smile and closed the door behind her. I remember her words and the way she said them...
Legal uncertainty in Tur Abdin: Acquittal following the murder in Anhel
It has been over two years since the tragic murder of Gevriye Ego outside her home in the village of Anhel, but the quest for justice has suffered a major setback. The court in Midyat recently announced...
Amel Nona Elected New Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church
The Chaldean Church has entered a new chapter. At the synod that concluded on April 12, Bishop Amel Nona was elected as the new patriarch, a position that carries a heavy responsibility for both the ...
I am a daughter of the Hirmiz family—and I’m speaking out
This text is a response to the book *Sayfo Rabo – The Massacres of Midyat and the Calamities of Tur Abdin* by Safar Safar. Like many others, I grew up hearing stories...
Physically in Södertälje – mentally still in the mountains of my ancestors
After a trip of a lifetime, I sat down with a close friend and reflected on how privileged we are to have witnessed what we’ve seen over the past week, which inspired me to write these...
An Assyrian pioneer has passed away: Rabi Daniel Odishou Crisby has died
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rabbi Daniel Odishou Crisby. He passed away on April 1, a day of special significance as it coincides with Kha b’Nissan, the...
A vivid journey through Assyrian mythology – for the next generation
At a time when much of our history risks fading away amid the clamour of everyday life, there are initiatives that do the opposite—that bring it back to life. One such initiative is the children’s book *The Assyrian Gu...*
