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Author: Chris Niles

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A woman stands with her family.
“We can’t go home, so we need to send our children to school.”

“We can’t go home, so we need to send our children to school.”

Children in emergencies

By Chris Niles

Story also available in: Français
The village of Hasansham, which until a few months ago was the scene of heavy fighting, has a surreal quality. It’s situated in a beautiful, seemingly tranquil river valley; one that’s dotted by stark stone outcrops. The houses are either a drab sandy colour, or bare concrete. As such, they blend with the arid countryside, so it’s… Read more →←
A new day in Qayyarah, Iraq

A new day in Qayyarah, Iraq

Children in emergencies

By Atheer Al-Yaseen, Chris Niles

Story also available in: العربية Español
The Iraqi army retook control of Qayyarah from armed groups on August 28. A day later, UNICEF took part in a mission to assess the needs of families living there. It’s the first time in two years that the United Nations has reached a town that’s been under the control of armed groups.  There are 15,000 people in Qayyarah, as well… Read more →←
Little girl walks in front of rows of children sitting at desks
Sheltering amid destruction in Haji Ali

Sheltering amid destruction in Haji Ali

Children in emergencies

By Chris Niles, Maulid Warfa

Story also available in: العربية
Since May 2016, more than 100,000 Iraqis have been displaced in the Mosul corridor as military operations continue to prepare for the liberation of Mosul. The United Nations estimates that up to 1.5 million people could be affected. The recently displaced need life-saving emergency assistance, including fresh water, medicine, shelter and… Read more →←
A group of children outside a building
Virtual Obama meets a young Iraqi entrepreneur

Virtual Obama meets a young Iraqi entrepreneur

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By Chris Niles, Jeffrey Bates

Story also available in: Français 中文 العربية Español
In Harsham Camp on the outskirts of Erbil, there’s a window on the world — and it’s painted bright gold. The displacement camp is home to a Portal – a space where immersive audio visual technology allows people from all over the world to virtually meet and share ideas. When you step into a Portal, you feel as if you are in the… Read more →←
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