By Ablahad Hanna Saka  On the centenary of the founding of Beth Zalin (Qamishli), there is a need to pause and reflect on the city’s history, not to revive disputes or provoke sensitivities, but to uphold fairness and recognize the role of those who contributed to its founding and shaped its present. Beth Zalin is not simply a city that emerged on the margins of history.

By Ablahad Hanna Saka | Member of the Bethnahrin National Council Bartella (Baritle) is one of those towns in the Nineveh Plain which carries a profound historical, cultural, and religious legacy. For centuries, this ancient town has been deeply intertwined with Christian heritage and the Syriac language. It produced prominent figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of the Syrian Church in the realms of thought, literature, and spirituality.

By Suphi Aksoy Across societies, states, religious communities, and even within families, the roots of injustice often stem from a mindset driven by self-interest. When an individual or group seeks to exploit or eliminate others, they resort to deception. And when schemes, manipulation, and intrigue prove insufficient, they strive to acquire greater power to achieve their objectives. Throughout history, empires and states have relied on various means to secure their survival and preserve their existence.