Author: LL
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Iraq 2014 Humanitarian Crisis – Refugee Camps, IDP Camps
Over the past decades, the Middle East region has been rocked by political instability, violence and economic insecurity. Iraq and its people have faced continual violence and instability—now under the threat of IS, the Islamic State. Currently, Iraq has thousands of internally displaced people, with numbers increasing each day. Civil war in Syria has also…
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One Thousand and One Nights
One Thousand and One Nights, or The Arabian Nights, is one of the most notable pieces of Arabic and Persian folklore. People around the world recognize the title, but few know the details of this legendary piece of literature. This piece of work was not written by one person, but rather is an accumulation of…
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Women in Iraq: Representation and Rights
This week, Iraq is holding elections. International news may be focused on the violence rocking Baghdad in the days leading up to the elections, but women are focused on their rights and changing roles in Iraqi society. Gender Equality The United Nations notes that due to decades of economic sanctions, violence, and repression, women in…
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Coffee in Iraq: A Cup of Ceremony
Preparing and drinking coffee is celebrated in many countries worldwide, but it has a particular significance in Iraq. In Iraq, having the means to prepare and present coffee to guests carries great value; the ability for the host to offer the beverage to guests in the house is a sign of respect and social status.…
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Iraq’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Iraq is a land rich in cultural history, stretching back to the Bronze Age of Mesopotamia, considered to be the cradle of civilization by Western societies. Today, locals and travelers alike can visit three important sites to remember Iraq’s thousands of years of cultural and architectural history. The first site to be declared a UNESCO…