Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

For the first time in more than two years the church bells in the northern Iraqi town of Bartella ring again. The town has been freed of Islamic State rule by Iraqi government forces.It had been home to several thousand Assyrian Christians. Oct 22, 2016
Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

Church bells ring again in freed Iraqi town of Bartella

For the first time in more than two years the church bells in the northern Iraqi town of Bartella ring again. The town has been freed of Islamic State rule by Iraqi government forces.It had been home to several thousand Assyrian Christians. Oct 22, 2016
South Sudan on staircase to former Yugoslavia

South Sudan on staircase to former Yugoslavia

South Sudan became the worlds newest nation after declaring independence from Sudan in 2011. However, in 2013 the country was plunged into civil war, as President Kiir – of the Dinka ethnic group – fired his deputy Riek Machar from the Nuer group and his cabinet. IBTimes UK spoke to South Sudan’s former deputy defence minister Majak DAgoot on civil war and peace process. Oct 22, 2016