IN MEMORIAM Aneesa Hirmiz Toma Jul 1, 1941 – Dec 20, 2023 Jacqueline Saba Azar Apr 18, 1957 – Dec 20, 2023 Teresa Youkhanna Jul 1, 1929 – Dec 21, 2023 Rajeena Polus Anwia May 2, 1938 – Dec 22, 2023 Hani Najib Sheeka Aug 19, 1950 – Dec 22, 2023 Sami Dawood Roumaya Jul 1, 1940 – Dec 23, 2023 Nabeel Wadeea Alkaseer Jul 4, 1944 – Dec 23, 2023 Waad Putrus Alkassaphram Apr 2, 1958 – Dec 25, 2023 Ghanim Nouri Qattan Jul 1, 1939 – Dec 25, 2023 Zeki Jorj-Poolis Gabbara Dec 4, 1955 – Dec 25, 2023 Shamoon Yousif Jarbo Jul 1, 1940 – Dec 27, 2023 Yako Botres Jul 1, 1934 – Dec 28, 2023 Durah Hami Feb 20, 1951 – Dec 28, 2023 Sonia Kakos Kejbo Jan 9, 1972 – Dec 28, 2023 Jamila Atty Abro Oct 5, 1930 – Dec 30, 2023 Nadera Said Abdulahad Jul 1, 1933 – Jan 1, <strong>2024</strong> Benjamin Shamoon Hanna Jul 1, 1952 – Jan 2, <strong>2024</strong> Tyler Anthony Tomina Sep 11, 2008 – Jan 2, <strong>2024</strong> Badria Aziz Kathawa Apr 16, 1935 – Jan 6, <strong>2024</strong> Younis Jaffo Hakeem Jul 1, 1935 – Jan 7, <strong>2024</strong> Terry Christopher Konja Dec 23, 1960 – Jan 7, <strong>2024</strong> Afaf Haddad Sep 10, 1952 – Jan 8, <strong>2024</strong> Kathy Mikhana Jun 20, 1962 – Jan 9, <strong>2024</strong> Iman Deza Yaldo Dec 3, 1965 – Jan 9, <strong>2024</strong> Fikrat Jamil Romaya Oct 21, 1951 – Jan 10, <strong>2024</strong> Khami Shamon Jul 1, 1940 – Jan 10, <strong>2024</strong> Nora Iskander Musa Dec 18, 1935 – Jan 11, <strong>2024</strong> Habib Lazar Shamon Sana Jul 1, 1943 – Jan 11, <strong>2024</strong> Shemoun Isho Bidawid Jul 1, 1930 – Jan 11, <strong>2024</strong> Nouri Yousif Toma Damman May 3, 1934 – Jan 12, <strong>2024</strong> Juliet Patros Shounyia Jul 1, 1934 – Jan 12, <strong>2024</strong> Faeza Issa Jul 1, 1938 – Jan 14, <strong>2024</strong> John T. Abdoian Mar 20, 1946 – Jan 15, <strong>2024</strong> Said Karim Mikhail Kinaya Nov 1, 1944 – Jan 16, <strong>2024</strong> Sadoon Jaber Jabro Jul 1, 1954 – Jan 16, <strong>2024</strong> Majdoline Zia Summa Cholagh Jul 1, 1940 – Jan 17, <strong>2024</strong> Azhar Faraj Dally Aug 28, 1968 – Jan 17, <strong>2024</strong> Jarjis Jajo Jun 28, 1946 – Jan 19, <strong>2024</strong> Saleemah Hirmiz Altony Al-Ton Jul 1, 1937 – Jan 20, <strong>2024</strong> Iftekhar Kaji Hedow Sep 30, 1962 – Jan 21, <strong>2024</strong> 48 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2024</strong>
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I was told Christian families from the Nineveh Plain leave Iraq at a rate of 20 families per month due to the chaos, fragmentation, and favoritism created by sectarian militias. “How could a Christian or Muslim who believes in God commit such transgressions? “Who will protect these peaceful Christians who are loyal to their homeland if the state does not protect them? These are painful violations, and they have repercussions on Iraq’s reputation. “With agony, I say if you do not wish us to remain equal citizens in our country, Iraq, then be honest about it. So that we can manage ourselves before it is too late.” It is notable that every civilized and historical prosperity was based on peaceful coexistence, and every regression was accompanied by religious or sectarian tension. The Christian citizens of Iraq built Iraq as Iraqis, and today they are unfortunately deprived of their rights and their homeland. Ultimately the Middle East must transition to a moderate democracy that respects minority law. However, this is so far from the currency cycle of dictatorship and radicalism that it will take generations to achieve that. The consequences of these events are going to be played out over the next 50 years. Unfortunately, the minorities in Iraq and the Middle East will pay the ultimate price for this transition. It is certain that Christians will be the biggest losers of this uncertain outcome. Acknowledgement of sources and excerpts from articles by Iraqi historian and writers Dr. Sayyar Al-Jamil, Siroor Mahmoud Mirza, Dr. Omar Al-Kubaisi, Professor Raad Estefan, Nizar Osachi, Faris Kamal Nadhmi, Douglas Martin NY Times, Wikipedia, Facebook, authors Hanna Batatu, Habib Hannona, Kamal Yaldo, Silva Seroubien, and other contributors. <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2024</strong> CHALDEAN NEWS 49