Yazidis in Iraq struggle amid poverty and prejudice
In a compound near Mosul Yazidi families face poverty and social discrimination amid Iraq’s economy and sanctions. Despite loyalty in the army and tight-knit communities, many Yazidis seek development, roads, electricity, and education while preserving distinct beliefs and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Turkey
Iran
Georgia
Armenia
Iraq
Abdu Said
Nelida Fuccaro
Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies
Exeter
England
Fuccaro
Fuccar
Thsan Mohammed
Baghdad University
Yarmouk Compound
Mosul
Baghdad
Aizdu
World Jewish Congress reshapes leadership focus on security
The World Jewish Congress reorganizes its executive structure to combat global terrorism. Secretary General Israel Singer becomes chairman of the 21 member executive committee, Elan Steinberg moves to executive vice president, Avi Becker becomes secretary general, and leadership shifts align with pursuing security alongside restitution legacy. The move follows Edgar Bronfman Jr’s plan to step down in 2002. WJC lists about 250000 members in the United States and 80 country representatives.
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New York
World Jewish Congress
Israel Singer
Elan Steinberg
WJC
Steinberg
Avi Becker
Jerusalem
Edgar Bronfman Jr
United States
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Ta’ala Haidar
United Nations
Kuwait
Haidar
Christ
God
the Plaza Hotel Management & Employees
Appellans Oil L.L.C. Pete & Kathie Maestas
First National Bank of Holcomb
Fdic Price & Sons Funeral Home
Jud & Ann Price, Jr
Century 21
Roark Realty Co
van and
Connie Hunn
Garden Valley Retirement Village Inc
Richmond Graham
Linda Mueller & Employees
Heritage Realty Co
Brady Fluid Service, Inc
Garden City Country Corner
Ccad Truck Parts
Coldwell Banker
John Judge
Garden City Monument Co
8Th & Fulton
Steve Fox
State Farm Insurance
E. Fulton
Specialty Halls
W. Kansas
Linenberger Jewelry
Garden City
N. Main
7Th & Kansas
11Th & Kansas General Petroleum
N. 3Rd
Kanamak Hydraulics, Inc
W. Mary - Garden City
South Main
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