Marly’s family had moved to Sweden, like many migrants did in the 1990s. He was born there and has his earliest memories…
[Portrait] Marly was still in middle school when his family decided to return Read More »
Manar is part of our large Swedish diaspora. Born in Ankawa, he grew up in Stockholm before returning to settle in his hometown…
[Portrait] Manar returned from Sweden and opened a trendy café in Ankawa Read More »
Portrait #10 – Joe is a reporter who was born and raised in the United States to an Assyrian mother and an American father…
[Portrait] Joe wanted to experience life in Iraq after several trips there Read More »
Artwork by local artist and architect Basma Bazzoee is being featured at the Shared Stories Art Expo 2026…
Artwork from Iraq Featured at Shared Stories Art Expo 2026 in Australia Read More »
The Return has launched its first art exhibition at The Space in Ankawa, featuring the work of the young artist and architect Basma…
The Return Brings Art to the Heart of Ankawa Read More »
Recent regulations (Official statements and Letters) by the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, published in the Official Gazette…
Iraq’s New ID Policy: What It Means for Iraqis Living Abroad Read More »
The Return publishes The Guide, a comprehensive resource created for members of the Assyrian-Chaldean-Syriac diaspora…
The Return Launches The Guide to the Homeland! Read More »
Portrait #9 – Rita is a true Mosul native, born into an old local family. But the 2003 war and the chaos of the 2000s…
[Portrait] Rita reconnected with Mosul after the war and co-founded The Return Read More »
Portrait #8 – Firas was born in Iraq, but his family moved to Canada when he was very young…
[Portrait] Firas returned with his family after 42 years in Canada and the US Read More »
Portrait #7 – Peter was born in London, just a few months after his parents, originally from Duhok and Tesqopa…
[Portrait] Peter moved to Iraq after spending his entire life in London Read More »