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Media Release: Concerns Mount Over Reports of ISIS Bride Repatriation
National security must remain paramount. Equally important is recognising the pain and trauma endured by Assyrian Australians, many of whom are survivors or descendants of survivors of ISIS atrocities. It is unconscionable that individuals who willingly joined ISIS, committing acts of treason and violence, are now being considered for return, further threatening the safety of our communities.
Meeting with Iraqi Embassy Representatives in Canberra
The Young Assyrians (TYA) had the distinct honour of visiting the Iraqi Embassy in Canberra, where we were warmly received by Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Yarub Al-Anpaqi, and Counselor, Mr. Uday A. Khamas.
An Audience with Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East
On Wednesday, 9 October 2024, members and supporters of the Assyrian National Council-Australia (ANCA) and The Young Assyrians (TYA) gathered to welcome His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East.
New Water Dam Projects in Iraq Pose Threats to Indigenous Assyrian Archaeological Sites and Settlements
Several new water infrastructure projects in northern Iraq are raising concerns about potential threats to Indigenous Assyrian sites, such as the Sennacherib Archaeological Park, as well as to nearby villages in the region.
Assyrian New Year Festival of Sydney Unveils New Branding
The Assyrian National Council of Australia Inc. (ANCA) is proud to announce the re-branding of its iconic Assyrian New Year Festival of Sydney as part of its 21-year milestone celebration that will take place on Sunday, 30 March 2025.