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Digital magazine about everything Iraqi.

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On this #WorldRefugeeDay we honor the unwavering resilience of Iraqi refugees. Millions have sought refuge, escaping conflict and displacement. Their strength fuels our collective determination to create a world where no one is deemed illegal, and solidarity surpasses borders.

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One of the oldest things that has remained standing in #Iraq is the Lion of Babylon - a basalt statue depicting a lion standing over a lying human. It once featured a saddle that held up a statue of Ishtar - the goddess of fertility, love and war.

What can be more Iraqi?

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📸 All photos by Baghdad based photographer @IshtarObaid.

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🧵 Today is #worldenvironmentday. 🌍

Less than two years ago, #Iraq experienced its second driest season in more than four decades. Rain falls much less than it used to. The Euphrates and Tigris rivers, the country’s two lifelines, have decreased by more than 40%.

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But through raising awareness, popular resistance and work on the community level, change is possible. In fact, it’s a matter of life and death.

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The Ongoing Politicization of the Iraqi Artist | By @Joualt
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@weischoice Hi Sonia, interested writers can hit us up by DM or email and we'll share more details about the project.

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💧 We are looking for a writer to contribute a piece about the future of water in Iraq; and discuss topics like the Tigris River, the marshes, desertification and public ownership.🌴

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Despite not growing up in Iraq, 16-year-old Ali Hayder dreams of taking the Lions of Mesopotamia to the World Cup in 2026.

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@MonaChalabi Thank you Mona! We will take a look.

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Twenty years later, we are still #Iraq.

// visuals by
@lujainjo
+ sounds by
@TheNarcicyst
& text by shakomakoNET //

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We are looking for someone to work with us on our upcoming issue!

We want to create a proposal for a community center that could be placed throughout #Iraq and in Iraqi communities around the world.

In specific, we need help creating architectural renders and drawings.

DM us!

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In torrential rain, 65,000 fans filled Basra stadium. They were there hours before kick-off, chanting for #Iraq. Women and men. Children and elders. The big screen showed lovers hugging and a fan breaking into Kurdish dance to celebrate Iraq’s win. That is the magic of football.

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All of our projects are self funded and volunteer run. Our collective is constantly changing - from one project to another - and we would love for you to join us in putting this next issue. Please reach out!

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🧵 A bit about us! We are a fiercely independent platform that celebrates everything Iraqi. We first started creating content in 2001 after a brother and sister set up a website from their kitchen.

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Most recently, about a year and a half ago, we decided to go with an issue based approach. That's why, on our website, you see three issues on there at the moment. And that's why our next project is another issue - a special print issue to mark 20 years since the US invasion.